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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.72, 2,153.58 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.72, 2,153.58 and 570.04 is: 855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.72 : 2,153.58 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.72/2,153.58 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.72x = 2,153.58 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.72x = 1,227,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,626.74/1,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.06

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