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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.90, 1,852.68 and 618.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.90, 1,852.68 and 618.43 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.90 : 1,852.68 = 618.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.90/1,852.68 = 618.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.90x = 1,852.68 × 618.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.90x = 1,145,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,752.89/1,234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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