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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.94, 2,106.15 and 429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.94, 2,106.15 and 429.82 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.94 : 2,106.15 = 429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.94/2,106.15 = 429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.94x = 2,106.15 × 429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.94x = 905,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,252.71/1,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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