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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.47, 2,017.31 and 796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.47, 2,017.31 and 796.30 is: 1,194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.47 : 2,017.31 = 796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.47/2,017.31 = 796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.47x = 2,017.31 × 796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.47x = 1,606,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,374.93/1,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.81

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