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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.49, 2,017.10 and 564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.49, 2,017.10 and 564.31 is: 846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.49 : 2,017.10 = 564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.49/2,017.10 = 564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.49x = 2,017.10 × 564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.49x = 1,138,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,273.63/1,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.62

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