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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.89, 2,029.63 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.89, 2,029.63 and 428.50 is: 642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.89 : 2,029.63 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.89/2,029.63 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.89x = 2,029.63 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.89x = 869,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,686.31/1,352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.84

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