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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.92, 2,153.89 and 395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.92, 2,153.89 and 395.98 is: 593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.92 : 2,153.89 = 395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.92/2,153.89 = 395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.92x = 2,153.89 × 395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.92x = 852,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,890.99/1,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.97

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