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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.55, 2,105.46 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.55, 2,105.46 and 429.39 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.55 : 2,105.46 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.55/2,105.46 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.55x = 2,105.46 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.55x = 904,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,063.47/1,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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