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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.77, 2,761.28 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.77, 2,761.28 and 608.15 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.77 : 2,761.28 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.77/2,761.28 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.77x = 2,761.28 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.77x = 1,679,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,278.58/1,840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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