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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 2,017.65 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 2,017.65 and 660.64 is: 991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 2,017.65 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/2,017.65 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 2,017.65 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,332,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,940.30/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.30

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