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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.38, 2,029.26 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.38, 2,029.26 and 428.54 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.38 : 2,029.26 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.38/2,029.26 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.38x = 2,029.26 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.38x = 869,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,619.08/1,353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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