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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.63, 2,192.80 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.63, 2,192.80 and 435.63 is: 653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.63 : 2,192.80 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.63/2,192.80 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.63x = 2,192.80 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.63x = 955,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,249.46/1,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.55

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