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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.20, 2,025.12 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.20, 2,025.12 and 425.72 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.20 : 2,025.12 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.20/2,025.12 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.20x = 2,025.12 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.20x = 862,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,134.09/1,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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