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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.40 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.40 and 422.60 is: 633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.96 : 2,020.40 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.96/2,020.40 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.96x = 2,020.40 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.96x = 853,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,821.04/1,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.89

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