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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.46, 2,153.34 and 1,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.46, 2,153.34 and 1,272.47 is: 1,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.46 : 2,153.34 = 1,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.46/2,153.34 = 1,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.46x = 2,153.34 × 1,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.46x = 2,740,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,049.78/1,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.84

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