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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.64, 2,016.26 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.64, 2,016.26 and 651.02 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.64 : 2,016.26 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.64/2,016.26 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.64x = 2,016.26 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.64x = 1,312,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,612.25/1,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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