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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.94, 2,766.72 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.94, 2,766.72 and 611.52 is: 917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.94 : 2,766.72 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.94/2,766.72 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.94x = 2,766.72 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.94x = 1,691,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,904.61/1,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.55

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