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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.70, 2,038.92 and 435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.70, 2,038.92 and 435.05 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.70 : 2,038.92 = 435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.70/2,038.92 = 435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.70x = 2,038.92 × 435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.70x = 887,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,027.97/1,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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