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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.15, 2,023.58 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.15, 2,023.58 and 424.68 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.15 : 2,023.58 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.15/2,023.58 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.15x = 2,023.58 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.15x = 859,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,373.95/1,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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