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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.27, 2,657.86 and 617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.27, 2,657.86 and 617.75 is: 926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.27 : 2,657.86 = 617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.27/2,657.86 = 617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.27x = 2,657.86 × 617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.27x = 1,641,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,878.18/1,772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.43

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