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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.56, 1,980.60 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.56, 1,980.60 and 911.52 is: 1,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.56 : 1,980.60 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.56/1,980.60 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.56x = 1,980.60 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.56x = 1,805,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,356.51/1,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.60

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