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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.78, 2,039.57 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.78, 2,039.57 and 435.09 is: 652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.78 : 2,039.57 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.78/2,039.57 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.78x = 2,039.57 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.78x = 887,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,394.34/1,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.60

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