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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347, 2,020.56 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347, 2,020.56 and 435 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347 : 2,020.56 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347/2,020.56 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347x = 2,020.56 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347x = 878,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,943.60/1,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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