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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.51, 2,016.90 and 614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.51, 2,016.90 and 614.43 is: 921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.51 : 2,016.90 = 614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.51/2,016.90 = 614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.51x = 2,016.90 × 614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.51x = 1,239,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,243.87/1,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.71

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