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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.63 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.63 and 429.21 is: 643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.69 : 2,030.63 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.69/2,030.63 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.69x = 2,030.63 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.69x = 871,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,564.56/1,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.84

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