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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.68, 1,851.82 and 1,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.68, 1,851.82 and 1,210.76 is: 1,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.68 : 1,851.82 = 1,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.68/1,851.82 = 1,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.68x = 1,851.82 × 1,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.68x = 2,242,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,097.30/1,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.39

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