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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.21, 2,016.92 and 695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.21, 2,016.92 and 695.40 is: 1,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.21 : 2,016.92 = 695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.21/2,016.92 = 695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.21x = 2,016.92 × 695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.21x = 1,402,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,566.17/1,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.41

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