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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.44, 2,028.74 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.44, 2,028.74 and 428.04 is: 642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.44 : 2,028.74 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.44/2,028.74 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.44x = 2,028.74 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.44x = 868,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,381.87/1,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.09

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