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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.88, 2,024.08 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.88, 2,024.08 and 425.20 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.88 : 2,024.08 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.88/2,024.08 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.88x = 2,024.08 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.88x = 860,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,638.82/1,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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