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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.24, 2,019.72 and 653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.24, 2,019.72 and 653.24 is: 980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.24 : 2,019.72 = 653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.24/2,019.72 = 653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.24x = 2,019.72 × 653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.24x = 1,319,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,361.89/1,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.03

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