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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.23, 2,153.07 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.23, 2,153.07 and 461.12 is: 691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.23 : 2,153.07 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.23/2,153.07 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.23x = 2,153.07 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.23x = 992,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,812.87/1,435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.74

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