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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.92, 2,104.30 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.92, 2,104.30 and 429.02 is: 643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.92 : 2,104.30 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.92/2,104.30 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.92x = 2,104.30 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.92x = 902,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,784.69/1,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.50

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