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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.83, 2,028.03 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.83, 2,028.03 and 427.53 is: 641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.83 : 2,028.03 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.83/2,028.03 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.83x = 2,028.03 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.83x = 867,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,043.67/1,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.39

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