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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.81, 2,039.86 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.81, 2,039.86 and 435.04 is: 652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.81 : 2,039.86 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.81/2,039.86 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.81x = 2,039.86 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.81x = 887,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,416.14/1,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.60

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