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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.51, 2,150.67 and 656.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.51, 2,150.67 and 656.17 is: 983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.51 : 2,150.67 = 656.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.51/2,150.67 = 656.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.51x = 2,150.67 × 656.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.51x = 1,411,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,205.13/1,435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.07

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