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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.51, 2,763.09 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.51, 2,763.09 and 609.69 is: 914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.51 : 2,763.09 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.51/2,763.09 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.51x = 2,763.09 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.51x = 1,684,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,628.34/1,842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.31

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