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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.21, 2,153.70 and 546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.21, 2,153.70 and 546.59 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.21 : 2,153.70 = 546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.21/2,153.70 = 546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.21x = 2,153.70 × 546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.21x = 1,177,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,190.88/1,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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