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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.48, 2,156.10 and 1,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.48, 2,156.10 and 1,254.76 is: 1,884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.48 : 2,156.10 = 1,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.48/2,156.10 = 1,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.48x = 2,156.10 × 1,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.48x = 2,705,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,388.04/1,435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.66

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