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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.33, 2,017.08 and 858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.33, 2,017.08 and 858.33 is: 1,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.33 : 2,017.08 = 858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.33/2,017.08 = 858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.33x = 2,017.08 × 858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.33x = 1,731,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,320.28/1,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.87

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