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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.40, 2,148.24 and 1,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.40, 2,148.24 and 1,192.40 is: 1,784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.40 : 2,148.24 = 1,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.40/2,148.24 = 1,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.40x = 2,148.24 × 1,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.40x = 2,561,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,561.38/1,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.56

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