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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.96 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.96 and 563.98 is: 846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,016.96 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,016.96 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,016.96 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 1,137,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,525.10/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.12

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