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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.48, 2,025.54 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.48, 2,025.54 and 426 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.48 : 2,025.54 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.48/2,025.54 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.48x = 2,025.54 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.48x = 862,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,880.04/1,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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