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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.66, 2,022.84 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.66, 2,022.84 and 617.76 is: 927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.66 : 2,022.84 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.66/2,022.84 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.66x = 2,022.84 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.66x = 1,249,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,629.64/1,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.26

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