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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.16, 2,022.24 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.16, 2,022.24 and 423.80 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.16 : 2,022.24 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.16/2,022.24 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.16x = 2,022.24 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.16x = 857,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,015.11/1,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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