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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.93, 2,021.91 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.93, 2,021.91 and 423.45 is: 635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.93 : 2,021.91 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.93/2,021.91 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.93x = 2,021.91 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.93x = 856,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,177.79/1,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.18

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