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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.21, 2,022.61 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.21, 2,022.61 and 618.78 is: 926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.21 : 2,022.61 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.21/2,022.61 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.21x = 2,022.61 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.21x = 1,251,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,550.62/1,350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.93

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