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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 1,853.64 and 945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 1,853.64 and 945.08 is: 1,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 1,853.64 = 945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/1,853.64 = 945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 1,853.64 × 945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,751,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,838.09/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.83

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