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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.77, 2,026.14 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.77, 2,026.14 and 426.39 is: 639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.77 : 2,026.14 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.77/2,026.14 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.77x = 2,026.14 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.77x = 863,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,925.83/1,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.58

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