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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.95, 2,031.09 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.95, 2,031.09 and 429.26 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.95 : 2,031.09 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.95/2,031.09 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.95x = 2,031.09 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.95x = 871,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,865.69/1,353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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