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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.64 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.64 and 694.72 is: 1,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,016.64 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,016.64 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,016.64 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 1,401,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,000.14/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.10

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