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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.40, 2,658.64 and 618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.40, 2,658.64 and 618.14 is: 927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.40 : 2,658.64 = 618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.40/2,658.64 = 618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.40x = 2,658.64 × 618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.40x = 1,643,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,411.73/1,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.22

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