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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.40, 2,151.26 and 1,249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.40, 2,151.26 and 1,249.54 is: 1,872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.40 : 2,151.26 = 1,249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.40/2,151.26 = 1,249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.40x = 2,151.26 × 1,249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.40x = 2,688,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,075.36/1,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.71

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