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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.31, 2,156.57 and 915.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.31, 2,156.57 and 915.55 is: 1,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.31 : 2,156.57 = 915.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.31/2,156.57 = 915.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.31x = 2,156.57 × 915.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.31x = 1,974,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,447.66/1,435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.62

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