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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.20, 2,017.68 and 1,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.20, 2,017.68 and 1,127.20 is: 1,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.20 : 2,017.68 = 1,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.20/2,017.68 = 1,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.20x = 2,017.68 × 1,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.20x = 2,274,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,328.90/1,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.22

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