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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.62, 2,015.03 and 1,069.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.62, 2,015.03 and 1,069.49 is: 1,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.62 : 2,015.03 = 1,069.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.62/2,015.03 = 1,069.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.62x = 2,015.03 × 1,069.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.62x = 2,155,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,054.43/1,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.72

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