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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.87, 2,020.18 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.87, 2,020.18 and 422.44 is: 633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.87 : 2,020.18 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.87/2,020.18 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.87x = 2,020.18 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.87x = 853,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,404.61/1,346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.62

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