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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.46, 2,682.04 and 618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.46, 2,682.04 and 618.17 is: 927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.46 : 2,682.04 = 618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.46/2,682.04 = 618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.46x = 2,682.04 × 618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.46x = 1,657,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,941.13/1,788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.02

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