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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.08, 2,016.70 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.08, 2,016.70 and 651.27 is: 977.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.08 : 2,016.70 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.08/2,016.70 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.08x = 2,016.70 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.08x = 1,313,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,409.58/1,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.18

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