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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.70, 2,153.15 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.70, 2,153.15 and 395.45 is: 593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.70 : 2,153.15 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.70/2,153.15 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.70x = 2,153.15 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.70x = 851,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,466.57/1,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.07

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