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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.65, 2,016.30 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.65, 2,016.30 and 613.40 is: 919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.65 : 2,016.30 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.65/2,016.30 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.65x = 2,016.30 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.65x = 1,236,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,798.42/1,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.79

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