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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.96, 1,827.36 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.96, 1,827.36 and 641.16 is: 961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.96 : 1,827.36 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.96/1,827.36 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.96x = 1,827.36 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.96x = 1,171,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,630.14/1,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.17

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