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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.31, 2,104.73 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.31, 2,104.73 and 429.22 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.31 : 2,104.73 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.31/2,104.73 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.31x = 2,104.73 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.31x = 903,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,392.21/1,403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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