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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.14, 2,022.24 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.14, 2,022.24 and 423.68 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.14 : 2,022.24 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.14/2,022.24 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.14x = 2,022.24 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.14x = 856,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,770.41/1,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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