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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.80 and 424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.80 and 424.19 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.63 : 2,022.80 = 424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.63/2,022.80 = 424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.63x = 2,022.80 × 424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.63x = 858,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,051.53/1,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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