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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435, 2,153.40 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435, 2,153.40 and 569.36 is: 854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435 : 2,153.40 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435/2,153.40 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435x = 2,153.40 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435x = 1,226,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,059.82/1,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.40

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