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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.81, 2,016.87 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.81, 2,016.87 and 604 is: 905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.81 : 2,016.87 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.81/2,016.87 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.81x = 2,016.87 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.81x = 1,218,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,189.48/1,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.85

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