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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.60 and 1,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.60 and 1,141.90 is: 1,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,016.60 = 1,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,016.60 = 1,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,016.60 × 1,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 2,302,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,755.54/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.85

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