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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.92, 2,017.32 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.92, 2,017.32 and 554.18 is: 831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.92 : 2,017.32 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.92/2,017.32 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.92x = 2,017.32 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.92x = 1,117,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,948.31/1,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.24

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