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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.32, 2,011.21 and 1,188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.32, 2,011.21 and 1,188.48 is: 1,778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.32 : 2,011.21 = 1,188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.32/2,011.21 = 1,188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.32x = 2,011.21 × 1,188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.32x = 2,390,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,279.89/1,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.07

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