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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.51, 2,764.20 and 610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.51, 2,764.20 and 610.59 is: 915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.51 : 2,764.20 = 610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.51/2,764.20 = 610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.51x = 2,764.20 × 610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.51x = 1,687,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,788.27/1,843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.53

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