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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.12 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.12 and 434.76 is: 652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.76 : 2,020.12 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.76/2,020.12 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.76x = 2,020.12 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.76x = 878,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,267.37/1,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.13

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