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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.48, 2,019.60 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.48, 2,019.60 and 616.86 is: 924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.48 : 2,019.60 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.48/2,019.60 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.48x = 2,019.60 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.48x = 1,245,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,810.46/1,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.55

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