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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.50, 2,023.02 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.50, 2,023.02 and 424.02 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.50 : 2,023.02 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.50/2,023.02 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.50x = 2,023.02 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.50x = 857,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,800.94/1,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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