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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.39, 2,030.39 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.39, 2,030.39 and 429 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.39 : 2,030.39 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.39/2,030.39 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.39x = 2,030.39 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.39x = 871,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,035.17/1,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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