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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344, 2,012.90 and 1,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344, 2,012.90 and 1,131.96 is: 1,695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344 : 2,012.90 = 1,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344/2,012.90 = 1,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344x = 2,012.90 × 1,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344x = 2,278,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,522.28/1,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.33

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