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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.72, 2,022.24 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.72, 2,022.24 and 424.02 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.72 : 2,022.24 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.72/2,022.24 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.72x = 2,022.24 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.72x = 857,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,470.20/1,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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