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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.70, 2,021.55 and 618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.70, 2,021.55 and 618.70 is: 928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.70 : 2,021.55 = 618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.70/2,021.55 = 618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.70x = 2,021.55 × 618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.70x = 1,250,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,732.99/1,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.05

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