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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.42, 2,031.54 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.42, 2,031.54 and 429.96 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.42 : 2,031.54 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.42/2,031.54 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.42x = 2,031.54 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.42x = 873,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,480.94/1,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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