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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.54, 1,857.57 and 1,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.54, 1,857.57 and 1,323.90 is: 1,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.54 : 1,857.57 = 1,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.54/1,857.57 = 1,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.54x = 1,857.57 × 1,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.54x = 2,459,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,236.92/1,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.05

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