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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.20, 2,026.80 and 426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.20, 2,026.80 and 426.83 is: 640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.20 : 2,026.80 = 426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.20/2,026.80 = 426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.20x = 2,026.80 × 426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.20x = 865,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,099.04/1,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.25

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