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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.55, 2,148.60 and 1,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.55, 2,148.60 and 1,173.47 is: 1,756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.55 : 2,148.60 = 1,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.55/2,148.60 = 1,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.55x = 2,148.60 × 1,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.55x = 2,521,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,317.64/1,435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.34

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