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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.04, 2,023.56 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.04, 2,023.56 and 424.58 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.04 : 2,023.56 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.04/2,023.56 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.04x = 2,023.56 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.04x = 859,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,163.10/1,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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