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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.80, 2,016.83 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.80, 2,016.83 and 407.84 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.80 : 2,016.83 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.80/2,016.83 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.80x = 2,016.83 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.80x = 822,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,546.95/1,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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