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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.24, 2,014.04 and 1,228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.24, 2,014.04 and 1,228.65 is: 1,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.24 : 2,014.04 = 1,228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.24/2,014.04 = 1,228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.24x = 2,014.04 × 1,228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.24x = 2,474,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,534.03/1,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.21

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