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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.46, 2,039.22 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.46, 2,039.22 and 435.02 is: 652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.46 : 2,039.22 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.46/2,039.22 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.46x = 2,039.22 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.46x = 887,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,101.48/1,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.54

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