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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.78, 2,153.29 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.78, 2,153.29 and 395.54 is: 593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.78 : 2,153.29 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.78/2,153.29 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.78x = 2,153.29 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.78x = 851,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,702.40/1,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.20

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