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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.39, 2,152.78 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.39, 2,152.78 and 460.96 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.39 : 2,152.78 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.39/2,152.78 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.39x = 2,152.78 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.39x = 992,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,338.93/1,435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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