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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504, 2,079.84 and 1,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504, 2,079.84 and 1,435.24 is: 1,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504 : 2,079.84 = 1,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504/2,079.84 = 1,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504x = 2,079.84 × 1,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504x = 2,985,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,069.56/1,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.75

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