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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.65, 2,030.17 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.65, 2,030.17 and 429.04 is: 643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.65 : 2,030.17 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.65/2,030.17 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.65x = 2,030.17 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.65x = 871,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,021.90/1,353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.46

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