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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.32, 2,020.96 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.32, 2,020.96 and 422.80 is: 634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.32 : 2,020.96 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.32/2,020.96 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.32x = 2,020.96 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.32x = 854,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,461.89/1,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.19

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