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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 2,025.39 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350, 2,025.39 and 425.69 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,025.39 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,025.39 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,025.39 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 862,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,178.14/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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