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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.65, 2,026.76 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.65, 2,026.76 and 426.96 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.65 : 2,026.76 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.65/2,026.76 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.65x = 2,026.76 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.65x = 865,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,345.45/1,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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