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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.42, 2,019.64 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.42, 2,019.64 and 615.80 is: 923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.42 : 2,019.64 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.42/2,019.64 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.42x = 2,019.64 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.42x = 1,243,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,694.31/1,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.70

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