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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.72, 2,014.69 and 649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.72, 2,014.69 and 649.01 is: 973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.72 : 2,014.69 = 649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.72/2,014.69 = 649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.72x = 2,014.69 × 649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.72x = 1,307,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,553.96/1,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.09

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