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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.54, 2,017.42 and 1,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.54, 2,017.42 and 1,322.68 is: 1,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.54 : 2,017.42 = 1,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.54/2,017.42 = 1,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.54x = 2,017.42 × 1,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.54x = 2,668,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,401.09/1,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.62

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