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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.00, 2,021.28 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.00, 2,021.28 and 423.31 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.00 : 2,021.28 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.00/2,021.28 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.00x = 2,021.28 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.00x = 855,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,617.93/1,348.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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