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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.76, 1,855.26 and 1,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.76, 1,855.26 and 1,029.70 is: 1,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.76 : 1,855.26 = 1,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.76/1,855.26 = 1,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.76x = 1,855.26 × 1,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.76x = 1,910,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,361.22/1,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.60

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