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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.59, 2,022.74 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.59, 2,022.74 and 424.12 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.59 : 2,022.74 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.59/2,022.74 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.59x = 2,022.74 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.59x = 857,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,880.49/1,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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