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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.53, 1,856.25 and 1,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.53, 1,856.25 and 1,204.40 is: 1,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.53 : 1,856.25 = 1,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.53/1,856.25 = 1,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.53x = 1,856.25 × 1,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.53x = 2,235,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,672.14/1,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.79

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