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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.86, 2,154.60 and 705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.86, 2,154.60 and 705.51 is: 1,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.86 : 2,154.60 = 705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.86/2,154.60 = 705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.86x = 2,154.60 × 705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.86x = 1,520,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,091.85/1,435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.66

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