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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.09, 2,018.15 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.09, 2,018.15 and 421.14 is: 631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.09 : 2,018.15 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.09/2,018.15 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.09x = 2,018.15 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.09x = 849,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,924.74/1,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.40

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