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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.30, 2,153.35 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.30, 2,153.35 and 570.22 is: 855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.30 : 2,153.35 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.30/2,153.35 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.30x = 2,153.35 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.30x = 1,227,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,878.57/1,435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.49

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