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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.56, 2,039.62 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.56, 2,039.62 and 435.10 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.56 : 2,039.62 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.56/2,039.62 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.56x = 2,039.62 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.56x = 887,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,438.66/1,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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