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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.02, 2,016.46 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.02, 2,016.46 and 604.26 is: 906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.02 : 2,016.46 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.02/2,016.46 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.02x = 2,016.46 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.02x = 1,218,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,466.12/1,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.58

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