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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.60, 2,002.02 and 1,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.60, 2,002.02 and 1,264.44 is: 1,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.60 : 2,002.02 = 1,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.60/2,002.02 = 1,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.60x = 2,002.02 × 1,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.60x = 2,531,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,434.17/1,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.67

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