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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.80, 2,027.66 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.80, 2,027.66 and 621.16 is: 931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.80 : 2,027.66 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.80/2,027.66 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.80x = 2,027.66 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.80x = 1,259,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,501.29/1,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.72

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