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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.13, 2,152.70 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.13, 2,152.70 and 409.13 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.13 : 2,152.70 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.13/2,152.70 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.13x = 2,152.70 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.13x = 880,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,721.34/1,435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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