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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.62, 2,082.81 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.62, 2,082.81 and 618.50 is: 927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.62 : 2,082.81 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.62/2,082.81 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.62x = 2,082.81 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.62x = 1,288,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,217.99/1,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.03

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