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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.30, 2,022.44 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.30, 2,022.44 and 423.85 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.30 : 2,022.44 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.30/2,022.44 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.30x = 2,022.44 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.30x = 857,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,211.19/1,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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