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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.80, 2,143.23 and 1,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.80, 2,143.23 and 1,263 is: 1,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.80 : 2,143.23 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.80/2,143.23 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.80x = 2,143.23 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.80x = 2,706,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,899.49/1,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.29

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