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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.44, 2,762.34 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.44, 2,762.34 and 608.96 is: 913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.44 : 2,762.34 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.44/2,762.34 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.44x = 2,762.34 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.44x = 1,682,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,154.57/1,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.50

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