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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.75, 2,153.41 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.75, 2,153.41 and 461.72 is: 692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.75 : 2,153.41 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.75/2,153.41 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.75x = 2,153.41 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.75x = 994,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,276.69/1,435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.52

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