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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.70, 2,039.81 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.70, 2,039.81 and 435.01 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.70 : 2,039.81 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.70/2,039.81 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.70x = 2,039.81 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.70x = 887,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,330.47/1,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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