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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.59, 2,150.55 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.59, 2,150.55 and 1,125.90 is: 1,686.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.59 : 2,150.55 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.59/2,150.55 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.59x = 2,150.55 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.59x = 2,421,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,304.25/1,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.63

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