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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.81, 2,026.30 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.81, 2,026.30 and 426.40 is: 639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.81 : 2,026.30 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.81/2,026.30 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.81x = 2,026.30 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.81x = 864,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,014.32/1,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.63

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