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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.73, 2,020 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.73, 2,020 and 422.36 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.73 : 2,020 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.73/2,020 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.73x = 2,020 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.73x = 853,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,167.20/1,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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