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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.67, 2,762.93 and 609.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.67, 2,762.93 and 609.05 is: 913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.67 : 2,762.93 = 609.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.67/2,762.93 = 609.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.67x = 2,762.93 × 609.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.67x = 1,682,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,770.95/1,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.72

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