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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.39, 2,153.43 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.39, 2,153.43 and 448.14 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.39 : 2,153.43 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.39/2,153.43 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.39x = 2,153.43 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.39x = 965,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,038.12/1,435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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