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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.55, 2,213.19 and 435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.55, 2,213.19 and 435.51 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.55 : 2,213.19 = 435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.55/2,213.19 = 435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.55x = 2,213.19 × 435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.55x = 963,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,866.38/1,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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