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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.73, 2,152.93 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.73, 2,152.93 and 655.70 is: 983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.73 : 2,152.93 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.73/2,152.93 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.73x = 2,152.93 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.73x = 1,411,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,676.20/1,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.25

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