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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.54, 2,018.03 and 912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.54, 2,018.03 and 912 is: 1,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.54 : 2,018.03 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.54/2,018.03 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.54x = 2,018.03 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.54x = 1,840,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,438.80/1,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.82

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