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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.07, 2,029.91 and 428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.07, 2,029.91 and 428.68 is: 643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.07 : 2,029.91 = 428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.07/2,029.91 = 428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.07x = 2,029.91 × 428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.07x = 870,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,179.68/1,353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.12

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