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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.51, 2,013.22 and 1,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.51, 2,013.22 and 1,262.36 is: 1,890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.51 : 2,013.22 = 1,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.51/2,013.22 = 1,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.51x = 2,013.22 × 1,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.51x = 2,541,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,415.01/1,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.22

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