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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.03, 2,028.78 and 428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.03, 2,028.78 and 428.42 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.03 : 2,028.78 = 428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.03/2,028.78 = 428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.03x = 2,028.78 × 428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.03x = 869,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,159.78/1,353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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