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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.16, 2,039.08 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.16, 2,039.08 and 434.80 is: 652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.16 : 2,039.08 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.16/2,039.08 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.16x = 2,039.08 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.16x = 886,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,591.98/1,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.31

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