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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.53, 2,025.99 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.53, 2,025.99 and 426.17 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.53 : 2,025.99 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.53/2,025.99 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.53x = 2,025.99 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.53x = 863,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,416.16/1,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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