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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.18, 2,023.62 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.18, 2,023.62 and 424.70 is: 637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.18 : 2,023.62 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.18/2,023.62 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.18x = 2,023.62 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.18x = 859,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,431.41/1,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.00

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