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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.74, 2,020.70 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.74, 2,020.70 and 653.94 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.74 : 2,020.70 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.74/2,020.70 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.74x = 2,020.70 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.74x = 1,321,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,416.56/1,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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