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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.63, 2,775.69 and 618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.63, 2,775.69 and 618.02 is: 926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.63 : 2,775.69 = 618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.63/2,775.69 = 618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.63x = 2,775.69 × 618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.63x = 1,715,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,418.06/1,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.94

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