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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.53, 2,027.10 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.53, 2,027.10 and 426.84 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.53 : 2,027.10 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.53/2,027.10 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.53x = 2,027.10 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.53x = 865,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,247.36/1,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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