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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.41, 2,030.12 and 429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.41, 2,030.12 and 429.05 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.41 : 2,030.12 = 429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.41/2,030.12 = 429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.41x = 2,030.12 × 429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.41x = 871,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,010.69/1,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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