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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.15, 2,014.20 and 1,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.15, 2,014.20 and 1,137.60 is: 1,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.15 : 2,014.20 = 1,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.15/2,014.20 = 1,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.15x = 2,014.20 × 1,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.15x = 2,291,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,353.92/1,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.69

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