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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.01, 2,058.33 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.01, 2,058.33 and 435.02 is: 652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.01 : 2,058.33 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.01/2,058.33 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.01x = 2,058.33 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.01x = 895,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,403.61/1,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.62

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