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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.60, 2,113.56 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.60, 2,113.56 and 435.52 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.60 : 2,113.56 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.60/2,113.56 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.60x = 2,113.56 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.60x = 920,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,497.65/1,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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