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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 2,017.60 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 2,017.60 and 650.56 is: 976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 2,017.60 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/2,017.60 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 2,017.60 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,312,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,569.86/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.15

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