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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.56, 2,774.90 and 617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.56, 2,774.90 and 617.54 is: 926.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.56 : 2,774.90 = 617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.56/2,774.90 = 617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.56x = 2,774.90 × 617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.56x = 1,713,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,611.75/1,850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.00

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