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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.62, 2,058.14 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.62, 2,058.14 and 435.39 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.62 : 2,058.14 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.62/2,058.14 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.62x = 2,058.14 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.62x = 896,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,090.30/1,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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