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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.44 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.44 and 422.52 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.96 : 2,020.44 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.96/2,020.44 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.96x = 2,020.44 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.96x = 853,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,670.32/1,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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