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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.72, 2,018.10 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.72, 2,018.10 and 604.56 is: 907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.72 : 2,018.10 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.72/2,018.10 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.72x = 2,018.10 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.72x = 1,220,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,062.54/1,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.30

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