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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.27, 1,854.10 and 1,285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.27, 1,854.10 and 1,285.39 is: 1,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.27 : 1,854.10 = 1,285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.27/1,854.10 = 1,285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.27x = 1,854.10 × 1,285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.27x = 2,383,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,241.60/1,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.89

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