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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.98, 1,856.09 and 1,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.98, 1,856.09 and 1,008.29 is: 1,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.98 : 1,856.09 = 1,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.98/1,856.09 = 1,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.98x = 1,856.09 × 1,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.98x = 1,871,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,462.66/1,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.45

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