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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.76, 2,775.58 and 617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.76, 2,775.58 and 617.86 is: 926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.76 : 2,775.58 = 617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.76/2,775.58 = 617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.76x = 2,775.58 × 617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.76x = 1,714,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,919.86/1,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.60

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