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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 2,044.37 and 816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 2,044.37 and 816.30 is: 1,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 2,044.37 = 816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/2,044.37 = 816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 2,044.37 × 816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 1,668,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,821.27/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.14

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