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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.10, 2,016.49 and 651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.10, 2,016.49 and 651.10 is: 976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.10 : 2,016.49 = 651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.10/2,016.49 = 651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.10x = 2,016.49 × 651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.10x = 1,312,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,936.64/1,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.81

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