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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.29, 2,684.30 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.29, 2,684.30 and 619.34 is: 929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.29 : 2,684.30 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.29/2,684.30 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.29x = 2,684.30 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.29x = 1,662,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,494.36/1,789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.14

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