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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.98, 2,013.28 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.98, 2,013.28 and 1,036.04 is: 1,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.98 : 2,013.28 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.98/2,013.28 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.98x = 2,013.28 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.98x = 2,085,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,838.61/1,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.83

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