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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.55, 2,153.24 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.55, 2,153.24 and 461.57 is: 692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.55 : 2,153.24 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.55/2,153.24 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.55x = 2,153.24 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.55x = 993,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,870.99/1,435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.33

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