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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.61, 2,023.50 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.61, 2,023.50 and 424.86 is: 637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.61 : 2,023.50 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.61/2,023.50 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.61x = 2,023.50 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.61x = 859,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,704.21/1,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.00

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