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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.08, 2,031.48 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.08, 2,031.48 and 429.66 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.08 : 2,031.48 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.08/2,031.48 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.08x = 2,031.48 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.08x = 872,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,845.70/1,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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