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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.64, 2,154.06 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.64, 2,154.06 and 462.02 is: 693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.64 : 2,154.06 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.64/2,154.06 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.64x = 2,154.06 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.64x = 995,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,208.03/1,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.22

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