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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.91, 2,031.10 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.91, 2,031.10 and 429.46 is: 644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.91 : 2,031.10 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.91/2,031.10 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.91x = 2,031.10 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.91x = 872,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,276.21/1,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.26

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