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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.10, 2,020.79 and 616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.10, 2,020.79 and 616.88 is: 925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.10 : 2,020.79 = 616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.10/2,020.79 = 616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.10x = 2,020.79 × 616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.10x = 1,246,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,591.53/1,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.39

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