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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.63, 2,153.45 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.63, 2,153.45 and 569.94 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.63 : 2,153.45 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.63/2,153.45 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.63x = 2,153.45 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.63x = 1,227,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,331.47/1,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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