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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.20, 2,153.90 and 395.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.20, 2,153.90 and 395.95 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.20 : 2,153.90 = 395.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.20/2,153.90 = 395.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.20x = 2,153.90 × 395.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.20x = 852,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,823.96/1,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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