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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.14 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.14 and 422.28 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.76 : 2,020.14 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.76/2,020.14 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.76x = 2,020.14 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.76x = 853,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,064.72/1,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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