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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.24, 2,022.66 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.24, 2,022.66 and 423.76 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.24 : 2,022.66 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.24/2,022.66 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.24x = 2,022.66 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.24x = 857,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,122.40/1,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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