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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.26, 2,212.90 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.26, 2,212.90 and 435.29 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.26 : 2,212.90 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.26/2,212.90 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.26x = 2,212.90 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.26x = 963,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,241.09/1,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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