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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.91, 2,660.57 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.91, 2,660.57 and 618.66 is: 928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.91 : 2,660.57 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.91/2,660.57 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.91x = 2,660.57 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.91x = 1,645,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,980.97/1,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.41

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