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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.41, 2,028.33 and 428.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.41, 2,028.33 and 428.05 is: 641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.41 : 2,028.33 = 428.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.41/2,028.33 = 428.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.41x = 2,028.33 × 428.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.41x = 868,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,214.91/1,352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.97

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