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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.64, 2,019.98 and 422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.64, 2,019.98 and 422.18 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.64 : 2,019.98 = 422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.64/2,019.98 = 422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.64x = 2,019.98 × 422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.64x = 852,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,786.11/1,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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