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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.48, 2,133.38 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.48, 2,133.38 and 435.03 is: 652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.48 : 2,133.38 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.48/2,133.38 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.48x = 2,133.38 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.48x = 928,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,082.13/1,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.44

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