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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.62, 2,014.50 and 1,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.62, 2,014.50 and 1,204.49 is: 1,804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.62 : 2,014.50 = 1,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.62/2,014.50 = 1,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.62x = 2,014.50 × 1,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.62x = 2,426,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,445.11/1,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.56

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