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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.04, 2,026.75 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.04, 2,026.75 and 426.50 is: 639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.04 : 2,026.75 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.04/2,026.75 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.04x = 2,026.75 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.04x = 864,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,398.74/1,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.80

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