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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.84, 2,153.73 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.84, 2,153.73 and 461.93 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.84 : 2,153.73 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.84/2,153.73 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.84x = 2,153.73 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.84x = 994,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,872.50/1,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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