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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.97, 2,104.54 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.97, 2,104.54 and 429.08 is: 643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.97 : 2,104.54 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.97/2,104.54 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.97x = 2,104.54 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.97x = 903,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,012.32/1,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.64

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