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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.19, 2,019.28 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.19, 2,019.28 and 421.82 is: 632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.19 : 2,019.28 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.19/2,019.28 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.19x = 2,019.28 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.19x = 851,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,768.75/1,346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.73

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