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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.98, 2,778.40 and 619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.98, 2,778.40 and 619.53 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.98 : 2,778.40 = 619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.98/2,778.40 = 619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.98x = 2,778.40 × 619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.98x = 1,721,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,292.51/1,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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