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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.94, 2,016.08 and 1,343.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.94, 2,016.08 and 1,343.79 is: 1,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.94 : 2,016.08 = 1,343.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.94/2,016.08 = 1,343.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.94x = 2,016.08 × 1,343.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.94x = 2,709,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,181.42/1,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.32

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