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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.84, 2,153.40 and 1,050.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.84, 2,153.40 and 1,050.38 is: 1,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.84 : 2,153.40 = 1,050.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.84/2,153.40 = 1,050.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.84x = 2,153.40 × 1,050.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.84x = 2,261,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,888.29/1,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.31

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