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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.68, 2,802.42 and 619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.68, 2,802.42 and 619 is: 928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.68 : 2,802.42 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.68/2,802.42 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.68x = 2,802.42 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.68x = 1,734,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,697.98/1,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.30

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