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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.61, 2,030.10 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.61, 2,030.10 and 428.99 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.61 : 2,030.10 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.61/2,030.10 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.61x = 2,030.10 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.61x = 870,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,897.67/1,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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