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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.23, 2,105.15 and 429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.23, 2,105.15 and 429.41 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.23 : 2,105.15 = 429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.23/2,105.15 = 429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.23x = 2,105.15 × 429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.23x = 903,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,961.94/1,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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