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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.98, 2,104.60 and 429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.98, 2,104.60 and 429.10 is: 643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.98 : 2,104.60 = 429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.98/2,104.60 = 429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.98x = 2,104.60 × 429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.98x = 903,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,083.86/1,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.69

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