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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.62, 2,153.97 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.62, 2,153.97 and 614.10 is: 921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.62 : 2,153.97 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.62/2,153.97 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.62x = 2,153.97 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.62x = 1,322,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,752.98/1,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.38

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