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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.09, 2,027.96 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.09, 2,027.96 and 427.74 is: 641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.09 : 2,027.96 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.09/2,027.96 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.09x = 2,027.96 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.09x = 867,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,445.75/1,352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.56

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