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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.59, 2,017.17 and 651.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.59, 2,017.17 and 651.57 is: 977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.59 : 2,017.17 = 651.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.59/2,017.17 = 651.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.59x = 2,017.17 × 651.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.59x = 1,314,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,327.46/1,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.50

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