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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.38, 2,777.78 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.38, 2,777.78 and 618.96 is: 928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.38 : 2,777.78 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.38/2,777.78 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.38x = 2,777.78 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.38x = 1,719,334.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,334.71/1,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.68

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