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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.50, 1,576.02 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.50, 1,576.02 and 618.96 is: 927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.50 : 1,576.02 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.50/1,576.02 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.50x = 1,576.02 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.50x = 975,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,493.34/1,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.72

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