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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.29, 2,031.35 and 429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.29, 2,031.35 and 429.91 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.29 : 2,031.35 = 429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.29/2,031.35 = 429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.29x = 2,031.35 × 429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.29x = 873,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,294.08/1,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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