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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.24, 2,013.85 and 1,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.24, 2,013.85 and 1,168.83 is: 1,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.24 : 2,013.85 = 1,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.24/2,013.85 = 1,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.24x = 2,013.85 × 1,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.24x = 2,353,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,857.31/1,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.06

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