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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.77, 2,023.62 and 608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.77, 2,023.62 and 608.31 is: 912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.77 : 2,023.62 = 608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.77/2,023.62 = 608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.77x = 2,023.62 × 608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.77x = 1,230,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,988.28/1,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.67

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