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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.56, 2,152.98 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.56, 2,152.98 and 461.16 is: 691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.56 : 2,152.98 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.56/2,152.98 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.56x = 2,152.98 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.56x = 992,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,868.26/1,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.62

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