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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.82 and 429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.69, 2,030.82 and 429.51 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.69 : 2,030.82 = 429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.69/2,030.82 = 429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.69x = 2,030.82 × 429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.69x = 872,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,257.50/1,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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