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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.41, 2,021.12 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.41, 2,021.12 and 423.04 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.41 : 2,021.12 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.41/2,021.12 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.41x = 2,021.12 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.41x = 855,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,016.60/1,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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