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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.48, 2,020.92 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.48, 2,020.92 and 617.68 is: 925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.48 : 2,020.92 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.48/2,020.92 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.48x = 2,020.92 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.48x = 1,248,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,281.87/1,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.70

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