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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.53, 2,022.88 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.53, 2,022.88 and 424.12 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.53 : 2,022.88 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.53/2,022.88 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.53x = 2,022.88 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.53x = 857,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,941.75/1,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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