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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.52, 2,153.64 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.52, 2,153.64 and 704 is: 1,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.52 : 2,153.64 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.52/2,153.64 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.52x = 2,153.64 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.52x = 1,516,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,162.56/1,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.18

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