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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.53, 1,967.36 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.53, 1,967.36 and 618.03 is: 927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.53 : 1,967.36 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.53/1,967.36 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.53x = 1,967.36 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.53x = 1,215,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,884.41/1,311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.08

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