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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.96, 2,026.14 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.96, 2,026.14 and 426.40 is: 639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.96 : 2,026.14 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.96/2,026.14 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.96x = 2,026.14 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.96x = 863,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,941.03/1,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.50

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