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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.36, 2,013.30 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.36, 2,013.30 and 765.48 is: 1,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.36 : 2,013.30 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.36/2,013.30 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.36x = 2,013.30 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.36x = 1,541,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,140.88/1,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.38

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