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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.66, 2,014.45 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.66, 2,014.45 and 612.72 is: 918.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.66 : 2,014.45 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.66/2,014.45 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.66x = 2,014.45 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.66x = 1,234,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,295.84/1,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.61

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