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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.81, 2,104.25 and 428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.81, 2,104.25 and 428.92 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.81 : 2,104.25 = 428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.81/2,104.25 = 428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.81x = 2,104.25 × 428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.81x = 902,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,554.91/1,402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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