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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.22, 2,104.84 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.22, 2,104.84 and 429.32 is: 643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.22 : 2,104.84 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.22/2,104.84 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.22x = 2,104.84 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.22x = 903,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,649.91/1,403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.98

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