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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.48, 2,009.07 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.48, 2,009.07 and 1,008.74 is: 1,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.48 : 2,009.07 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.48/2,009.07 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.48x = 2,009.07 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.48x = 2,026,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,622.99/1,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.36

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