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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.11, 2,014.88 and 1,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.11, 2,014.88 and 1,234.76 is: 1,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.11 : 2,014.88 = 1,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.11/2,014.88 = 1,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.11x = 2,014.88 × 1,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.11x = 2,487,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,876.98/1,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.95

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