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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.65, 2,046.34 and 816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.65, 2,046.34 and 816.69 is: 1,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.65 : 2,046.34 = 816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.65/2,046.34 = 816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.65x = 2,046.34 × 816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.65x = 1,671,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,225.41/1,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.65

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