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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 2,008.56 and 1,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 2,008.56 and 1,085.28 is: 1,620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 2,008.56 = 1,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/2,008.56 = 1,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 2,008.56 × 1,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 2,179,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,850.00/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.75

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