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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.24, 2,154.12 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.24, 2,154.12 and 410 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.24 : 2,154.12 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.24/2,154.12 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.24x = 2,154.12 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.24x = 883,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,189.20/1,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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