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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.76, 2,683.65 and 619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.76, 2,683.65 and 619.22 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.76 : 2,683.65 = 619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.76/2,683.65 = 619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.76x = 2,683.65 × 619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.76x = 1,661,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,769.75/1,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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