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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.80, 2,013.42 and 856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.80, 2,013.42 and 856.64 is: 1,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.80 : 2,013.42 = 856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.80/2,013.42 = 856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.80x = 2,013.42 × 856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.80x = 1,724,776.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,776.11/1,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.55

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