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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.76, 2,659.12 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.76, 2,659.12 and 618.50 is: 927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.76 : 2,659.12 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.76/2,659.12 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.76x = 2,659.12 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.76x = 1,644,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,665.72/1,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.74

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