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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.29, 2,153.55 and 915.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.29, 2,153.55 and 915.15 is: 1,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.29 : 2,153.55 = 915.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.29/2,153.55 = 915.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.29x = 2,153.55 × 915.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.29x = 1,970,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,821.28/1,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.12

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