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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.16, 2,017.98 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.16, 2,017.98 and 615 is: 921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.16 : 2,017.98 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.16/2,017.98 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.16x = 2,017.98 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.16x = 1,241,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,057.70/1,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.92

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