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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.28, 2,016.98 and 824.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.28, 2,016.98 and 824.31 is: 1,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.28 : 2,016.98 = 824.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.28/2,016.98 = 824.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.28x = 2,016.98 × 824.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.28x = 1,662,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,616.78/1,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.81

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