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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.65, 1,811.37 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.65, 1,811.37 and 623.64 is: 934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.65 : 1,811.37 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.65/1,811.37 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.65x = 1,811.37 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.65x = 1,129,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,642.79/1,208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.63

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