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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 2,016.96 and 857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 2,016.96 and 857.20 is: 1,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 2,016.96 = 857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/2,016.96 = 857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 2,016.96 × 857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,728,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,938.11/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.80

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