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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.73, 2,022.40 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.73, 2,022.40 and 617.68 is: 926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.73 : 2,022.40 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.73/2,022.40 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.73x = 2,022.40 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.73x = 1,249,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,189.43/1,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.20

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