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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.40, 2,027.48 and 427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.40, 2,027.48 and 427.08 is: 640.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.40 : 2,027.48 = 427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.40/2,027.48 = 427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.40x = 2,027.48 × 427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.40x = 865,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,896.16/1,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.74

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