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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.01, 2,038.50 and 434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.01, 2,038.50 and 434.55 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.01 : 2,038.50 = 434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.01/2,038.50 = 434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.01x = 2,038.50 × 434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.01x = 885,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,830.18/1,359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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