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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.38, 2,027.76 and 427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.38, 2,027.76 and 427.54 is: 641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.38 : 2,027.76 = 427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.38/2,027.76 = 427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.38x = 2,027.76 × 427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.38x = 866,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,948.51/1,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.05

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