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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.86, 2,153.34 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.86, 2,153.34 and 569.42 is: 854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.86 : 2,153.34 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.86/2,153.34 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.86x = 2,153.34 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.86x = 1,226,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,154.86/1,434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.55

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