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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.45, 2,027.04 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.45, 2,027.04 and 426.99 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.45 : 2,027.04 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.45/2,027.04 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.45x = 2,027.04 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.45x = 865,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,525.81/1,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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