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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.26, 2,676.90 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.26, 2,676.90 and 614.72 is: 921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.26 : 2,676.90 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.26/2,676.90 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.26x = 2,676.90 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.26x = 1,645,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,543.97/1,785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.74

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