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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.28, 2,027.18 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.28, 2,027.18 and 427.07 is: 640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.28 : 2,027.18 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.28/2,027.18 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.28x = 2,027.18 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.28x = 865,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,751.50/1,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.69

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