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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.43, 2,040.24 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.43, 2,040.24 and 435.83 is: 653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.43 : 2,040.24 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.43/2,040.24 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.43x = 2,040.24 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.43x = 889,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,197.80/1,360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.62

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