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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.89, 2,153.85 and 1,149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.89, 2,153.85 and 1,149.15 is: 1,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.89 : 2,153.85 = 1,149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.89/2,153.85 = 1,149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.89x = 2,153.85 × 1,149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.89x = 2,475,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,096.73/1,435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.74

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