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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.94, 2,023.42 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.94, 2,023.42 and 424.46 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.94 : 2,023.42 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.94/2,023.42 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.94x = 2,023.42 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.94x = 858,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,860.85/1,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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