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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.13, 2,212.60 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.13, 2,212.60 and 435.09 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.13 : 2,212.60 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.13/2,212.60 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.13x = 2,212.60 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.13x = 962,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,680.13/1,475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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