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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.53, 2,015.61 and 612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.53, 2,015.61 and 612.91 is: 919.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.53 : 2,015.61 = 612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.53/2,015.61 = 612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.53x = 2,015.61 × 612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.53x = 1,235,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,387.53/1,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.51

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