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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.89, 2,027.88 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.89, 2,027.88 and 427.46 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.89 : 2,027.88 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.89/2,027.88 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.89x = 2,027.88 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.89x = 866,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,838.65/1,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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