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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.93, 2,026.49 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.93, 2,026.49 and 426.53 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.93 : 2,026.49 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.93/2,026.49 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.93x = 2,026.49 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.93x = 864,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,346.51/1,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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