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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.66, 2,104.08 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.66, 2,104.08 and 429.44 is: 644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.66 : 2,104.08 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.66/2,104.08 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.66x = 2,104.08 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.66x = 903,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,576.12/1,402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.19

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