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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.76, 2,105.68 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.76, 2,105.68 and 429.76 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.76 : 2,105.68 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.76/2,105.68 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.76x = 2,105.68 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.76x = 904,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,937.04/1,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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