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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.89, 2,152.44 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.89, 2,152.44 and 461.33 is: 691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.89 : 2,152.44 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.89/2,152.44 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.89x = 2,152.44 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.89x = 992,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,974.38/1,435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.54

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