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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.73, 2,153.31 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.73, 2,153.31 and 395.47 is: 593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.73 : 2,153.31 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.73/2,153.31 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.73x = 2,153.31 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.73x = 851,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,558.74/1,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.12

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