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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.35, 2,777.18 and 618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.35, 2,777.18 and 618.77 is: 928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.35 : 2,777.18 = 618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.35/2,777.18 = 618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.35x = 2,777.18 × 618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.35x = 1,718,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,418.69/1,851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.20

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