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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.22, 1,657.14 and 618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.22, 1,657.14 and 618.22 is: 927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.22 : 1,657.14 = 618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.22/1,657.14 = 618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.22x = 1,657.14 × 618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.22x = 1,024,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,477.09/1,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.78

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