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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.80, 1,979.94 and 1,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.80, 1,979.94 and 1,352.08 is: 1,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.80 : 1,979.94 = 1,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.80/1,979.94 = 1,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.80x = 1,979.94 × 1,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.80x = 2,677,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,040.53/1,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.50

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