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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.15, 2,153.40 and 705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.15, 2,153.40 and 705.25 is: 1,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.15 : 2,153.40 = 705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.15/2,153.40 = 705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.15x = 2,153.40 × 705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.15x = 1,518,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,685.35/1,435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.21

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