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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.93, 2,077.38 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.93, 2,077.38 and 344.94 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.93 : 2,077.38 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.93/2,077.38 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.93x = 2,077.38 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.93x = 716,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,569.73/1,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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