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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.33, 2,024.27 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.33, 2,024.27 and 425.03 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.33 : 2,024.27 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.33/2,024.27 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.33x = 2,024.27 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.33x = 860,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,373.35/1,349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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