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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.03, 2,026.14 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.03, 2,026.14 and 426.82 is: 640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.03 : 2,026.14 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.03/2,026.14 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.03x = 2,026.14 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.03x = 864,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,797.07/1,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.10

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