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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.04, 2,027.30 and 427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.04, 2,027.30 and 427.83 is: 641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.04 : 2,027.30 = 427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.04/2,027.30 = 427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.04x = 2,027.30 × 427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.04x = 867,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,338.69/1,352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.50

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