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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.68, 2,153.53 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.68, 2,153.53 and 395.74 is: 593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.68 : 2,153.53 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.68/2,153.53 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.68x = 2,153.53 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.68x = 852,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,242.26/1,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.61

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