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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.02, 2,029.84 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.02, 2,029.84 and 428.63 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.02 : 2,029.84 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.02/2,029.84 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.02x = 2,029.84 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.02x = 870,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,053.25/1,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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