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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.02, 2,017.68 and 859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.02, 2,017.68 and 859.10 is: 1,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.02 : 2,017.68 = 859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.02/2,017.68 = 859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.02x = 2,017.68 × 859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.02x = 1,733,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,388.89/1,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.70

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