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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.59, 2,767.97 and 612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.59, 2,767.97 and 612.97 is: 919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.59 : 2,767.97 = 612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.59/2,767.97 = 612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.59x = 2,767.97 × 612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.59x = 1,696,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,677.18/1,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.32

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