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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.60, 2,014.11 and 1,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.60, 2,014.11 and 1,018.98 is: 1,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.60 : 2,014.11 = 1,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.60/2,014.11 = 1,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.60x = 2,014.11 × 1,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.60x = 2,052,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,337.81/1,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.36

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