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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.44, 2,011.72 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.44, 2,011.72 and 954.84 is: 1,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.44 : 2,011.72 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.44/2,011.72 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.44x = 2,011.72 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.44x = 1,920,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,870.72/1,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.75

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