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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.97, 2,018.76 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.97, 2,018.76 and 421.49 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.97 : 2,018.76 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.97/2,018.76 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.97x = 2,018.76 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.97x = 850,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,887.15/1,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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