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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.47, 2,028.96 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.47, 2,028.96 and 427.95 is: 642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.47 : 2,028.96 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.47/2,028.96 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.47x = 2,028.96 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.47x = 868,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,282.77/1,352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.00

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