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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.96, 2,026.71 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.96, 2,026.71 and 426.75 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.96 : 2,026.71 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.96/2,026.71 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.96x = 2,026.71 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.96x = 864,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,898.49/1,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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