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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.94, 2,153.92 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.94, 2,153.92 and 570.25 is: 855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.94 : 2,153.92 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.94/2,153.92 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.94x = 2,153.92 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.94x = 1,228,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,270.03/1,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.38

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