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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.36, 1,856.10 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.36, 1,856.10 and 1,035.24 is: 1,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.36 : 1,856.10 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.36/1,856.10 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.36x = 1,856.10 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.36x = 1,921,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,508.96/1,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.31

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