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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.74, 2,023.02 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.74, 2,023.02 and 609.06 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.74 : 2,023.02 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.74/2,023.02 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.74x = 2,023.02 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.74x = 1,232,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,140.56/1,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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