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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.28, 2,684.23 and 619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.28, 2,684.23 and 619.40 is: 929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.28 : 2,684.23 = 619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.28/2,684.23 = 619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.28x = 2,684.23 × 619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.28x = 1,662,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,612.06/1,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.21

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