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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.85, 2,028.29 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.85, 2,028.29 and 427.89 is: 641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.85 : 2,028.29 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.85/2,028.29 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.85x = 2,028.29 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.85x = 867,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,882.87/1,352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.52

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