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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.82, 2,027.05 and 620.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.82, 2,027.05 and 620.78 is: 930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.82 : 2,027.05 = 620.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.82/2,027.05 = 620.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.82x = 2,027.05 × 620.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.82x = 1,258,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,340.41/1,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.85

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