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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.25, 2,001.38 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.25, 2,001.38 and 422.25 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.25 : 2,001.38 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.25/2,001.38 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.25x = 2,001.38 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.25x = 845,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,080.59/1,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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