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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.87, 2,019.03 and 1,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.87, 2,019.03 and 1,036.94 is: 1,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.87 : 2,019.03 = 1,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.87/2,019.03 = 1,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.87x = 2,019.03 × 1,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.87x = 2,093,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,598.98/1,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.73

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