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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.52, 2,669.65 and 609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.52, 2,669.65 and 609.62 is: 914.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.52 : 2,669.65 = 609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.52/2,669.65 = 609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.52x = 2,669.65 × 609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.52x = 1,627,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,472.03/1,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.56

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