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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.72, 2,020.07 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.72, 2,020.07 and 422.34 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.72 : 2,020.07 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.72/2,020.07 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.72x = 2,020.07 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.72x = 853,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,164.99/1,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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