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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.09, 2,016.13 and 1,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.09, 2,016.13 and 1,170.88 is: 1,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.09 : 2,016.13 = 1,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.09/2,016.13 = 1,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.09x = 2,016.13 × 1,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.09x = 2,360,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,640.52/1,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.31

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