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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.88, 2,019.62 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.88, 2,019.62 and 422.48 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.88 : 2,019.62 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.88/2,019.62 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.88x = 2,019.62 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.88x = 853,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,249.06/1,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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