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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,015.91 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,015.91 and 651.16 is: 976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,015.91 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,015.91 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,015.91 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 1,312,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,689.98/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.42

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