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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.22, 2,027.43 and 621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.22, 2,027.43 and 621.34 is: 932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.22 : 2,027.43 = 621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.22/2,027.43 = 621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.22x = 2,027.43 × 621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.22x = 1,259,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,718.29/1,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.29

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