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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.90, 2,017.86 and 651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.90, 2,017.86 and 651.53 is: 977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.90 : 2,017.86 = 651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.90/2,017.86 = 651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.90x = 2,017.86 × 651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.90x = 1,314,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,686.24/1,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.53

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