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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.42, 2,104.72 and 429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.42, 2,104.72 and 429.19 is: 643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.42 : 2,104.72 = 429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.42/2,104.72 = 429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.42x = 2,104.72 × 429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.42x = 903,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,318.44/1,403.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.66

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