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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.08, 2,151.78 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.08, 2,151.78 and 460.92 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.08 : 2,151.78 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.08/2,151.78 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.08x = 2,151.78 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.08x = 991,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,798.44/1,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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