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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.85, 2,016.59 and 651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.85, 2,016.59 and 651.55 is: 976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.85 : 2,016.59 = 651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.85/2,016.59 = 651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.85x = 2,016.59 × 651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.85x = 1,313,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,909.21/1,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.99

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