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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.79, 2,153.18 and 569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.79, 2,153.18 and 569.17 is: 854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.79 : 2,153.18 = 569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.79/2,153.18 = 569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.79x = 2,153.18 × 569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.79x = 1,225,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,525.46/1,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.15

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