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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.60, 2,014.97 and 1,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.60, 2,014.97 and 1,256.14 is: 1,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.60 : 2,014.97 = 1,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.60/2,014.97 = 1,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.60x = 2,014.97 × 1,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.60x = 2,531,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,080.65/1,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.81

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