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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.44, 2,021.46 and 1,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.44, 2,021.46 and 1,302.70 is: 1,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.44 : 2,021.46 = 1,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.44/2,021.46 = 1,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.44x = 2,021.46 × 1,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.44x = 2,633,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,355.94/1,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.79

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