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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.81, 2,023.29 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.81, 2,023.29 and 618.78 is: 927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.81 : 2,023.29 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.81/2,023.29 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.81x = 2,023.29 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.81x = 1,251,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,971.39/1,349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.52

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