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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.65, 2,018.45 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.65, 2,018.45 and 554.84 is: 832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.65 : 2,018.45 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.65/2,018.45 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.65x = 2,018.45 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.65x = 1,119,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,913.58/1,345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.25

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