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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.84, 2,021.88 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.84, 2,021.88 and 618.96 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.84 : 2,021.88 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.84/2,021.88 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.84x = 2,021.88 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.84x = 1,251,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,462.84/1,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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