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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.56, 2,055.92 and 1,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.56, 2,055.92 and 1,435.04 is: 1,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.56 : 2,055.92 = 1,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.56/2,055.92 = 1,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.56x = 2,055.92 × 1,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.56x = 2,950,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,327.44/1,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.02

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