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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.42, 2,014 and 926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.42, 2,014 and 926.96 is: 1,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.42 : 2,014 = 926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.42/2,014 = 926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.42x = 2,014 × 926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.42x = 1,866,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,897.44/1,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.63

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