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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.29, 2,762.02 and 608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.29, 2,762.02 and 608.67 is: 913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.29 : 2,762.02 = 608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.29/2,762.02 = 608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.29x = 2,762.02 × 608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.29x = 1,681,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,167.14/1,841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.04

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