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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.41, 2,152.83 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.41, 2,152.83 and 395.14 is: 592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.41 : 2,152.83 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.41/2,152.83 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.41x = 2,152.83 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.41x = 850,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,670.46/1,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.63

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