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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.27, 2,019.40 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.27, 2,019.40 and 421.91 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.27 : 2,019.40 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.27/2,019.40 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.27x = 2,019.40 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.27x = 851,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,996.01/1,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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