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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.12, 2,019.41 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.12, 2,019.41 and 421.50 is: 632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.12 : 2,019.41 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.12/2,019.41 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.12x = 2,019.41 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.12x = 851,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,169.11/1,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.32

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