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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.46, 2,020.21 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.46, 2,020.21 and 422.52 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.46 : 2,020.21 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.46/2,020.21 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.46x = 2,020.21 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.46x = 853,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,579.13/1,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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