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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.97, 2,878.55 and 620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.97, 2,878.55 and 620.54 is: 930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.97 : 2,878.55 = 620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.97/2,878.55 = 620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.97x = 2,878.55 × 620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.97x = 1,786,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,242.58/1,918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.84

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