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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.64, 2,020.41 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.64, 2,020.41 and 617.02 is: 925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.64 : 2,020.41 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.64/2,020.41 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.64x = 2,020.41 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.64x = 1,246,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,628.33/1,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.05

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