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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.78, 2,029.52 and 428.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.78, 2,029.52 and 428.35 is: 642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.78 : 2,029.52 = 428.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.78/2,029.52 = 428.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.78x = 2,029.52 × 428.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.78x = 869,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,332.60/1,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.63

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