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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.45, 1,854.96 and 872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.45, 1,854.96 and 872.36 is: 1,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.45 : 1,854.96 = 872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.45/1,854.96 = 872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.45x = 1,854.96 × 872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.45x = 1,618,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,194.99/1,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.61

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