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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.74, 2,019.79 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.74, 2,019.79 and 653.06 is: 979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.74 : 2,019.79 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.74/2,019.79 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.74x = 2,019.79 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.74x = 1,319,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,044.06/1,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.43

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