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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.31, 2,762.06 and 608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.31, 2,762.06 and 608.49 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.31 : 2,762.06 = 608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.31/2,762.06 = 608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.31x = 2,762.06 × 608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.31x = 1,680,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,682.85/1,841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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