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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.15, 2,016.23 and 932.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.15, 2,016.23 and 932.87 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.15 : 2,016.23 = 932.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.15/2,016.23 = 932.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.15x = 2,016.23 × 932.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.15x = 1,880,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,880.86/1,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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