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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.56, 2,016.10 and 905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.56, 2,016.10 and 905.79 is: 1,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.56 : 2,016.10 = 905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.56/2,016.10 = 905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.56x = 2,016.10 × 905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.56x = 1,826,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,160.95/1,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.18

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