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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.24, 2,105.08 and 429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.24, 2,105.08 and 429.24 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.24 : 2,105.08 = 429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.24/2,105.08 = 429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.24x = 2,105.08 × 429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.24x = 903,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,584.54/1,403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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