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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.74, 2,019.33 and 615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.74, 2,019.33 and 615.66 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.74 : 2,019.33 = 615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.74/2,019.33 = 615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.74x = 2,019.33 × 615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.74x = 1,243,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,220.71/1,345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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