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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.73, 2,659.46 and 619.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.73, 2,659.46 and 619.29 is: 929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.73 : 2,659.46 = 619.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.73/2,659.46 = 619.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.73x = 2,659.46 × 619.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.73x = 1,646,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,973.89/1,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.06

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