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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.57, 2,660.36 and 619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.57, 2,660.36 and 619.05 is: 928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.57 : 2,660.36 = 619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.57/2,660.36 = 619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.57x = 2,660.36 × 619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.57x = 1,646,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,892.76/1,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.58

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