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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 2,022.66 and 617.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 2,022.66 and 617.85 is: 927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 2,022.66 = 617.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/2,022.66 = 617.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 2,022.66 × 617.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 1,249,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,700.48/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.22

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