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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.51, 2,030.34 and 429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.51, 2,030.34 and 429.20 is: 643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.51 : 2,030.34 = 429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.51/2,030.34 = 429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.51x = 2,030.34 × 429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.51x = 871,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,428.61/1,353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.83

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