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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.58, 2,019.58 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.58, 2,019.58 and 422.02 is: 632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.58 : 2,019.58 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.58/2,019.58 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.58x = 2,019.58 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.58x = 852,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,293.05/1,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.93

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