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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.59, 2,153.79 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.59, 2,153.79 and 461.97 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.59 : 2,153.79 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.59/2,153.79 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.59x = 2,153.79 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.59x = 994,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,986.37/1,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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