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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.64, 2,026.17 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.64, 2,026.17 and 426.56 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.64 : 2,026.17 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.64/2,026.17 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.64x = 2,026.17 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.64x = 864,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,272.94/1,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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