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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.38, 2,030.37 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.38, 2,030.37 and 428.99 is: 643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.38 : 2,030.37 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.38/2,030.37 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.38x = 2,030.37 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.38x = 871,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,008.43/1,353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.58

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