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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.14, 2,025.25 and 425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.14, 2,025.25 and 425.71 is: 638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.14 : 2,025.25 = 425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.14/2,025.25 = 425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.14x = 2,025.25 × 425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.14x = 862,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,161.65/1,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.57

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