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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.42, 2,029.86 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.42, 2,029.86 and 428.82 is: 643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.42 : 2,029.86 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.42/2,029.86 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.42x = 2,029.86 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.42x = 870,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,444.57/1,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.14

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