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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.21, 2,025.65 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.21, 2,025.65 and 425.88 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.21 : 2,025.65 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.21/2,025.65 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.21x = 2,025.65 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.21x = 862,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,681.69/1,350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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