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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.60, 2,012.88 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.60, 2,012.88 and 822.96 is: 1,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.60 : 2,012.88 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.60/2,012.88 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.60x = 2,012.88 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.60x = 1,656,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,519.72/1,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.98

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