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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.63, 2,153.66 and 461.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.63, 2,153.66 and 461.41 is: 692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.63 : 2,153.66 = 461.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.63/2,153.66 = 461.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.63x = 2,153.66 × 461.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.63x = 993,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,717.95/1,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.18

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