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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.71, 2,017.88 and 522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.71, 2,017.88 and 522.97 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.71 : 2,017.88 = 522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.71/2,017.88 = 522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.71x = 2,017.88 × 522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.71x = 1,055,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,285.01/1,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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