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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.14, 2,013.45 and 794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.14, 2,013.45 and 794.66 is: 1,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.14 : 2,013.45 = 794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.14/2,013.45 = 794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.14x = 2,013.45 × 794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.14x = 1,600,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,008.18/1,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.36

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