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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.07, 2,775.67 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.07, 2,775.67 and 618.04 is: 926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.07 : 2,775.67 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.07/2,775.67 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.07x = 2,775.67 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.07x = 1,715,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,475.09/1,851.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.75

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