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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.38, 2,682.81 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.38, 2,682.81 and 619.11 is: 928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.38 : 2,682.81 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.38/2,682.81 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.38x = 2,682.81 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.38x = 1,660,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,954.50/1,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.23

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