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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.24, 2,023.88 and 424.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.24, 2,023.88 and 424.81 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.24 : 2,023.88 = 424.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.24/2,023.88 = 424.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.24x = 2,023.88 × 424.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.24x = 859,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,767.26/1,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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