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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.50, 2,030.49 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.50, 2,030.49 and 429.12 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.50 : 2,030.49 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.50/2,030.49 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.50x = 2,030.49 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.50x = 871,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,323.87/1,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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