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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.72, 2,014.80 and 1,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.72, 2,014.80 and 1,244.80 is: 1,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.72 : 2,014.80 = 1,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.72/2,014.80 = 1,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.72x = 2,014.80 × 1,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.72x = 2,508,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,023.04/1,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.87

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