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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.54, 2,039.31 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.54, 2,039.31 and 435.09 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.54 : 2,039.31 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.54/2,039.31 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.54x = 2,039.31 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.54x = 887,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,283.39/1,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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