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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.60, 1,827.54 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.60, 1,827.54 and 641.16 is: 961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.60 : 1,827.54 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.60/1,827.54 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.60x = 1,827.54 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.60x = 1,171,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,745.55/1,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.55

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