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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.84, 2,017.46 and 686.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.84, 2,017.46 and 686.36 is: 1,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.84 : 2,017.46 = 686.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.84/2,017.46 = 686.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.84x = 2,017.46 × 686.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.84x = 1,384,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,698.85/1,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.64

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