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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.71, 2,020.58 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.71, 2,020.58 and 422.77 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.71 : 2,020.58 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.71/2,020.58 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.71x = 2,020.58 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.71x = 854,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,230.50/1,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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