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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.88, 2,154.14 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.88, 2,154.14 and 570.18 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.88 : 2,154.14 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.88/2,154.14 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.88x = 2,154.14 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.88x = 1,228,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,247.55/1,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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