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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.24, 2,020.89 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.24, 2,020.89 and 423.03 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.24 : 2,020.89 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.24/2,020.89 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.24x = 2,020.89 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.24x = 854,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,897.10/1,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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