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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.80, 2,153.70 and 1,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.80, 2,153.70 and 1,326.45 is: 1,989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.80 : 2,153.70 = 1,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.80/2,153.70 = 1,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.80x = 2,153.70 × 1,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.80x = 2,856,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,775.37/1,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.68

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