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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.51, 2,018.40 and 615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.51, 2,018.40 and 615.43 is: 923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.51 : 2,018.40 = 615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.51/2,018.40 = 615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.51x = 2,018.40 × 615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.51x = 1,242,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,183.91/1,345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.21

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