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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.81, 2,023.25 and 617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.81, 2,023.25 and 617.51 is: 926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.81 : 2,023.25 = 617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.81/2,023.25 = 617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.81x = 2,023.25 × 617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.81x = 1,249,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,379.08/1,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.28

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