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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.38, 2,028.58 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.38, 2,028.58 and 427.92 is: 641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.38 : 2,028.58 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.38/2,028.58 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.38x = 2,028.58 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.38x = 868,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,069.95/1,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.88

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