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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.41, 2,661.35 and 619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.41, 2,661.35 and 619.16 is: 929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.41 : 2,661.35 = 619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.41/2,661.35 = 619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.41x = 2,661.35 × 619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.41x = 1,647,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,785.06/1,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.16

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