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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.68, 2,776.58 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.68, 2,776.58 and 618.68 is: 927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.68 : 2,776.58 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.68/2,776.58 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.68x = 2,776.58 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.68x = 1,717,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,814.51/1,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.71

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