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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.82, 2,659.08 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.82, 2,659.08 and 618.76 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.82 : 2,659.08 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.82/2,659.08 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.82x = 2,659.08 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.82x = 1,645,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,332.34/1,773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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