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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.52, 2,030.36 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.52, 2,030.36 and 429.06 is: 643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.52 : 2,030.36 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.52/2,030.36 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.52x = 2,030.36 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.52x = 871,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,146.26/1,353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.62

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