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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.01, 2,152.05 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.01, 2,152.05 and 460.88 is: 691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.01 : 2,152.05 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.01/2,152.05 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.01x = 2,152.05 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.01x = 991,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,826.04/1,435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.17

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