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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.25, 2,023.97 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.25, 2,023.97 and 424.80 is: 637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.25 : 2,023.97 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.25/2,023.97 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.25x = 2,023.97 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.25x = 859,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,780.33/1,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.23

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