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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.94, 2,149.73 and 1,067.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.94, 2,149.73 and 1,067.38 is: 1,597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.94 : 2,149.73 = 1,067.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.94/2,149.73 = 1,067.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.94x = 2,149.73 × 1,067.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.94x = 2,294,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,562.72/1,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.95

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