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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.06, 2,682.27 and 617.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.06, 2,682.27 and 617.91 is: 926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.06 : 2,682.27 = 617.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.06/2,682.27 = 617.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.06x = 2,682.27 × 617.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.06x = 1,657,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,401.46/1,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.93

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