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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.16, 2,023.08 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.16, 2,023.08 and 618.48 is: 927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.16 : 2,023.08 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.16/2,023.08 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.16x = 2,023.08 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.16x = 1,251,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,234.52/1,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.42

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