Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.74, 2,775.50 and 617.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,850.74, 2,775.50 and 617.82 is: 926.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,850.74 : 2,775.50 = 617.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,850.74/2,775.50 = 617.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,850.74x = 2,775.50 × 617.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,850.74x = 1,714,759.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,759.41/1,850.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926.53
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