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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.25, 2,022.33 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.25, 2,022.33 and 423.81 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.25 : 2,022.33 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.25/2,022.33 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.25x = 2,022.33 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.25x = 857,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,083.68/1,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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