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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.01, 1,964.79 and 617.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.01, 1,964.79 and 617.55 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.01 : 1,964.79 = 617.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.01/1,964.79 = 617.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.01x = 1,964.79 × 617.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.01x = 1,213,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,348.70/1,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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