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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.16, 2,191.74 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.16, 2,191.74 and 435.16 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.16 : 2,191.74 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.16/2,191.74 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.16x = 2,191.74 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.16x = 953,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,744.44/1,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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