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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 2,018.16 and 858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 2,018.16 and 858.10 is: 1,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 2,018.16 = 858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/2,018.16 = 858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 2,018.16 × 858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,731,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,783.10/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.92

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