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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.02, 2,015.08 and 612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.02, 2,015.08 and 612.94 is: 919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.02 : 2,015.08 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.02/2,015.08 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.02x = 2,015.08 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.02x = 1,235,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,116.57/1,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.66

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