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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.05, 2,028.80 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.05, 2,028.80 and 428.84 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.05 : 2,028.80 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.05/2,028.80 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.05x = 2,028.80 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.05x = 870,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,018.30/1,353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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