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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.48, 2,105.14 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.48, 2,105.14 and 429.56 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.48 : 2,105.14 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.48/2,105.14 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.48x = 2,105.14 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.48x = 904,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,283.94/1,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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