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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.83, 2,103.84 and 429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.83, 2,103.84 and 429.01 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.83 : 2,103.84 = 429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.83/2,103.84 = 429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.83x = 2,103.84 × 429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.83x = 902,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,563.14/1,402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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