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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.93, 2,018.91 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.93, 2,018.91 and 421.45 is: 632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.93 : 2,018.91 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.93/2,018.91 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.93x = 2,018.91 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.93x = 850,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,869.62/1,345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.18

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