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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.32, 2,152.76 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.32, 2,152.76 and 461.32 is: 691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.32 : 2,152.76 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.32/2,152.76 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.32x = 2,152.76 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.32x = 993,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,111.24/1,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.91

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