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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.16, 2,153.02 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.16, 2,153.02 and 461.36 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.16 : 2,153.02 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.16/2,153.02 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.16x = 2,153.02 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.16x = 993,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,317.31/1,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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