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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.54, 2,048.36 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.54, 2,048.36 and 428.58 is: 642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.54 : 2,048.36 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.54/2,048.36 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.54x = 2,048.36 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.54x = 877,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,889.11/1,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.89

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