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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.84, 2,030.66 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.84, 2,030.66 and 429.42 is: 644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.84 : 2,030.66 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.84/2,030.66 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.84x = 2,030.66 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.84x = 872,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,006.02/1,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.10

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