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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.61 and 429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.61 and 429.28 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.69 : 2,030.61 = 429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.69/2,030.61 = 429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.69x = 2,030.61 × 429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.69x = 871,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,700.26/1,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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