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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622.12 and 618.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622.12 and 618.87 is: 928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.42 : 1,622.12 = 618.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.42/1,622.12 = 618.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.42x = 1,622.12 × 618.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.42x = 1,003,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,884.98/1,081.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.31

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