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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.45, 2,038.90 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.45, 2,038.90 and 434.76 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.45 : 2,038.90 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.45/2,038.90 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.45x = 2,038.90 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.45x = 886,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,432.16/1,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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