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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.42, 2,030.04 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.42, 2,030.04 and 428.96 is: 643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.42 : 2,030.04 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.42/2,030.04 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.42x = 2,030.04 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.42x = 870,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,795.81/1,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.40

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