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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.44, 2,014.19 and 856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.44, 2,014.19 and 856.46 is: 1,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.44 : 2,014.19 = 856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.44/2,014.19 = 856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.44x = 2,014.19 × 856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.44x = 1,725,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,077.13/1,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.12

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