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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.89, 2,682.81 and 618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.89, 2,682.81 and 618.58 is: 927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.89 : 2,682.81 = 618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.89/2,682.81 = 618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.89x = 2,682.81 × 618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.89x = 1,659,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,535.96/1,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.69

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