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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.59, 2,017.23 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.59, 2,017.23 and 565.16 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.59 : 2,017.23 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.59/2,017.23 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.59x = 2,017.23 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.59x = 1,140,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,047.62/1,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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