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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.60, 2,038.88 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.60, 2,038.88 and 434.96 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.60 : 2,038.88 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.60/2,038.88 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.60x = 2,038.88 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.60x = 886,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,831.24/1,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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