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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.68, 2,024.51 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.68, 2,024.51 and 425.31 is: 637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.68 : 2,024.51 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.68/2,024.51 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.68x = 2,024.51 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.68x = 861,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,044.35/1,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.96

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