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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.74, 2,023.11 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.74, 2,023.11 and 424.38 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.74 : 2,023.11 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.74/2,023.11 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.74x = 2,023.11 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.74x = 858,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,567.42/1,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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