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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.13, 2,154.20 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.13, 2,154.20 and 410.13 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.13 : 2,154.20 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.13/2,154.20 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.13x = 2,154.20 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.13x = 883,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,502.05/1,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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