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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.70 and 1,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.70 and 1,066.20 is: 1,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.84 : 1,856.70 = 1,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.84/1,856.70 = 1,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.84x = 1,856.70 × 1,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.84x = 1,979,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,613.54/1,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.01

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