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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.52, 2,152.19 and 741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.52, 2,152.19 and 741.26 is: 1,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.52 : 2,152.19 = 741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.52/2,152.19 = 741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.52x = 2,152.19 × 741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.52x = 1,595,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,317.89/1,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.32

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