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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.66, 2,153.48 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.66, 2,153.48 and 409.66 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.66 : 2,153.48 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.66/2,153.48 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.66x = 2,153.48 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.66x = 882,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,194.62/1,435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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