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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.37, 1,983.53 and 1,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.37, 1,983.53 and 1,222.65 is: 1,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.37 : 1,983.53 = 1,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.37/1,983.53 = 1,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.37x = 1,983.53 × 1,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.37x = 2,425,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,168.15/1,435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.58

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