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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.20, 2,024.06 and 425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.20, 2,024.06 and 425.02 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.20 : 2,024.06 = 425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.20/2,024.06 = 425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.20x = 2,024.06 × 425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.20x = 860,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,265.98/1,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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