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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.63, 2,776.74 and 618.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.63, 2,776.74 and 618.85 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.63 : 2,776.74 = 618.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.63/2,776.74 = 618.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.63x = 2,776.74 × 618.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.63x = 1,718,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,385.55/1,851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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