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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.90, 2,017.64 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.90, 2,017.64 and 615.47 is: 921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.90 : 2,017.64 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.90/2,017.64 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.90x = 2,017.64 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.90x = 1,241,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,788.34/1,346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.96

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