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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.33, 2,104.28 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.33, 2,104.28 and 429.30 is: 643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.33 : 2,104.28 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.33/2,104.28 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.33x = 2,104.28 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.33x = 903,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,366.87/1,403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.73

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