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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.68, 2,018.50 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.68, 2,018.50 and 797.94 is: 1,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.68 : 2,018.50 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.68/2,018.50 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.68x = 2,018.50 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.68x = 1,610,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,641.89/1,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.79

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