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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.85, 2,015.09 and 650.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.85, 2,015.09 and 650.55 is: 975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.85 : 2,015.09 = 650.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.85/2,015.09 = 650.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.85x = 2,015.09 × 650.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.85x = 1,310,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,916.80/1,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.49

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