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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.48, 2,017.60 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.48, 2,017.60 and 575.04 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.48 : 2,017.60 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.48/2,017.60 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.48x = 2,017.60 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.48x = 1,160,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,200.70/1,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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