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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.60, 1,823.76 and 944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.60, 1,823.76 and 944.17 is: 1,302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.60 : 1,823.76 = 944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.60/1,823.76 = 944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.60x = 1,823.76 × 944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.60x = 1,721,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,939.48/1,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.92

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