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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.70, 2,015.55 and 1,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.70, 2,015.55 and 1,307.70 is: 1,961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.70 : 2,015.55 = 1,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.70/2,015.55 = 1,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.70x = 2,015.55 × 1,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.70x = 2,635,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,734.74/1,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.55

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