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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.87, 2,016.56 and 614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.87, 2,016.56 and 614.05 is: 920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.87 : 2,016.56 = 614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.87/2,016.56 = 614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.87x = 2,016.56 × 614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.87x = 1,238,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,265.16/1,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.73

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