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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.68, 2,428.44 and 925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.68, 2,428.44 and 925.68 is: 1,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.68 : 2,428.44 = 925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.68/2,428.44 = 925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.68x = 2,428.44 × 925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.68x = 2,247,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,958.34/1,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.76

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