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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.65, 2,017.53 and 824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.65, 2,017.53 and 824.66 is: 1,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.65 : 2,017.53 = 824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.65/2,017.53 = 824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.65x = 2,017.53 × 824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.65x = 1,663,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,766.20/1,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.33

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