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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.84, 2,022.66 and 617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.84, 2,022.66 and 617.40 is: 926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.84 : 2,022.66 = 617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.84/2,022.66 = 617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.84x = 2,022.66 × 617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.84x = 1,248,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,790.28/1,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.51

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