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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.55, 2,032.11 and 429.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.55, 2,032.11 and 429.99 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.55 : 2,032.11 = 429.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.55/2,032.11 = 429.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.55x = 2,032.11 × 429.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.55x = 873,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,786.98/1,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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