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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.47, 2,016.63 and 1,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.47, 2,016.63 and 1,273.37 is: 1,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.47 : 2,016.63 = 1,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.47/2,016.63 = 1,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.47x = 2,016.63 × 1,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.47x = 2,567,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,906.06/1,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.98

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