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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.42, 2,026.86 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.42, 2,026.86 and 426.82 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.42 : 2,026.86 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.42/2,026.86 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.42x = 2,026.86 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.42x = 865,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,104.39/1,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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