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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.69, 2,023.04 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.69, 2,023.04 and 424.32 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.69 : 2,023.04 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.69/2,023.04 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.69x = 2,023.04 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.69x = 858,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,416.33/1,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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