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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.78, 2,025.41 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.78, 2,025.41 and 426.16 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.78 : 2,025.41 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.78/2,025.41 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.78x = 2,025.41 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.78x = 863,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,149.13/1,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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