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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.88, 2,030.89 and 429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.88, 2,030.89 and 429.51 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.88 : 2,030.89 = 429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.88/2,030.89 = 429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.88x = 2,030.89 × 429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.88x = 872,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,288.64/1,353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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