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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.98, 2,017.48 and 858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.98, 2,017.48 and 858.38 is: 1,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.98 : 2,017.48 = 858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.98/2,017.48 = 858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.98x = 2,017.48 × 858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.98x = 1,731,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,764.48/1,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.58

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