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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.74, 1,853.03 and 618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.74, 1,853.03 and 618.28 is: 927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.74 : 1,853.03 = 618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.74/1,853.03 = 618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.74x = 1,853.03 × 618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.74x = 1,145,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,695.25/1,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.88

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