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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 2,020.94 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 2,020.94 and 616.96 is: 925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 2,020.94 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/2,020.94 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 2,020.94 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 1,246,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,839.14/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.09

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