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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.88, 2,023.66 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.88, 2,023.66 and 424.40 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.88 : 2,023.66 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.88/2,023.66 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.88x = 2,023.66 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.88x = 858,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,841.30/1,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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