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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773, 2,659.50 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773, 2,659.50 and 618.84 is: 928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773 : 2,659.50 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773/2,659.50 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773x = 2,659.50 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773x = 1,645,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,804.98/1,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.26

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