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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.59, 1,828.13 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.59, 1,828.13 and 633.88 is: 950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.59 : 1,828.13 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.59/1,828.13 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.59x = 1,828.13 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.59x = 1,158,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,802.73/1,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.94

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