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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.79, 2,153.62 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.79, 2,153.62 and 461.82 is: 692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.79 : 2,153.62 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.79/2,153.62 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.79x = 2,153.62 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.79x = 994,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,583.63/1,435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.71

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