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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.70, 2,153.55 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.70, 2,153.55 and 461.90 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.70 : 2,153.55 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.70/2,153.55 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.70x = 2,153.55 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.70x = 994,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,724.75/1,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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