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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.68, 2,030.81 and 429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.68, 2,030.81 and 429.33 is: 644.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.68 : 2,030.81 = 429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.68/2,030.81 = 429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.68x = 2,030.81 × 429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.68x = 871,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,885.51/1,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.09

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