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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.90 and 1,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.90 and 1,052.80 is: 1,579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,016.90 = 1,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,016.90 = 1,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,016.90 × 1,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 2,123,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,392.32/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.43

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