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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.60, 2,105.39 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.60, 2,105.39 and 429.71 is: 644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.60 : 2,105.39 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.60/2,105.39 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.60x = 2,105.39 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.60x = 904,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,697.68/1,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.56

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