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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.34, 2,153.01 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.34, 2,153.01 and 395.35 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.34 : 2,153.01 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.34/2,153.01 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.34x = 2,153.01 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.34x = 851,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,192.50/1,435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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