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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.57, 2,152.80 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.57, 2,152.80 and 448.09 is: 671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.57 : 2,152.80 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.57/2,152.80 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.57x = 2,152.80 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.57x = 964,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,642.77/1,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.96

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