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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.43 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.43 and 423.93 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.29 : 2,022.43 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.29/2,022.43 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.29x = 2,022.43 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.29x = 857,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,368.08/1,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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