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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.54, 2,791.27 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.54, 2,791.27 and 611.54 is: 916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.54 : 2,791.27 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.54/2,791.27 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.54x = 2,791.27 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.54x = 1,706,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,973.26/1,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.97

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