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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.67, 2,028.74 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.67, 2,028.74 and 428.07 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.67 : 2,028.74 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.67/2,028.74 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.67x = 2,028.74 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.67x = 868,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,440.59/1,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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