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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.09, 2,153.15 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.09, 2,153.15 and 705.08 is: 1,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.09 : 2,153.15 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.09/2,153.15 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.09x = 2,153.15 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.09x = 1,518,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,143.00/1,435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.87

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