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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.35, 2,026.31 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.35, 2,026.31 and 426.51 is: 639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.35 : 2,026.31 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.35/2,026.31 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.35x = 2,026.31 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.35x = 864,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,239.35/1,351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.54

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