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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.99, 2,015.20 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.99, 2,015.20 and 651.98 is: 976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.99 : 2,015.20 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.99/2,015.20 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.99x = 2,015.20 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.99x = 1,313,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,870.10/1,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.86

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