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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.66 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.66 and 423.39 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 2,021.66 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/2,021.66 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 2,021.66 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 855,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,950.63/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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