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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.04, 2,081.48 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.04, 2,081.48 and 618 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.04 : 2,081.48 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.04/2,081.48 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.04x = 2,081.48 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.04x = 1,286,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,354.64/1,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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