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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.91, 2,768.26 and 612.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.91, 2,768.26 and 612.98 is: 919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.91 : 2,768.26 = 612.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.91/2,768.26 = 612.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.91x = 2,768.26 × 612.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.91x = 1,696,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,900.60/1,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.28

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