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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.60, 2,659.98 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.60, 2,659.98 and 619.32 is: 928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.60 : 2,659.98 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.60/2,659.98 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.60x = 2,659.98 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.60x = 1,647,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,378.81/1,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.83

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