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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.51, 2,104.09 and 428.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.51, 2,104.09 and 428.51 is: 642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.51 : 2,104.09 = 428.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.51/2,104.09 = 428.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.51x = 2,104.09 × 428.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.51x = 901,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,621.46/1,402.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.86

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