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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.35, 2,040.71 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.35, 2,040.71 and 435.60 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.35 : 2,040.71 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.35/2,040.71 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.35x = 2,040.71 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.35x = 888,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,931.10/1,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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