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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.26, 2,020.89 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.26, 2,020.89 and 422.96 is: 634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.26 : 2,020.89 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.26/2,020.89 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.26x = 2,020.89 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.26x = 854,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,755.63/1,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.44

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