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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.16, 2,014.44 and 881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.16, 2,014.44 and 881.74 is: 1,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.16 : 2,014.44 = 881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.16/2,014.44 = 881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.16x = 2,014.44 × 881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.16x = 1,776,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,212.33/1,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.43

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