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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.20, 1,578.92 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.20, 1,578.92 and 618.08 is: 928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.20 : 1,578.92 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.20/1,578.92 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.20x = 1,578.92 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.20x = 975,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,898.87/1,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.37

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