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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.46, 2,105.19 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.46, 2,105.19 and 429.57 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.46 : 2,105.19 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.46/2,105.19 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.46x = 2,105.19 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.46x = 904,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,326.47/1,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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