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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.45, 2,683.52 and 619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.45, 2,683.52 and 619.15 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.45 : 2,683.52 = 619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.45/2,683.52 = 619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.45x = 2,683.52 × 619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.45x = 1,661,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,491.60/1,789.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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