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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.78, 2,234.38 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.78, 2,234.38 and 435.72 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.78 : 2,234.38 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.78/2,234.38 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.78x = 2,234.38 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.78x = 973,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,564.05/1,489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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