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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.67, 2,103.92 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.67, 2,103.92 and 428.69 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.67 : 2,103.92 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.67/2,103.92 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.67x = 2,103.92 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.67x = 901,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,927.32/1,402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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