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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.86, 2,020.59 and 617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.86, 2,020.59 and 617.43 is: 924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.86 : 2,020.59 = 617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.86/2,020.59 = 617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.86x = 2,020.59 × 617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.86x = 1,247,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,580.46/1,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.91

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