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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.10, 2,016.15 and 1,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.10, 2,016.15 and 1,149.70 is: 1,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.10 : 2,016.15 = 1,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.10/2,016.15 = 1,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.10x = 2,016.15 × 1,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.10x = 2,317,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,967.66/1,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.55

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