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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.47, 2,153.42 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.47, 2,153.42 and 461.79 is: 692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.47 : 2,153.42 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.47/2,153.42 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.47x = 2,153.42 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.47x = 994,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,425.51/1,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.75

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