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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.24, 2,152.92 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.24, 2,152.92 and 614 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.24 : 2,152.92 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.24/2,152.92 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.24x = 2,152.92 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.24x = 1,321,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,892.88/1,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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