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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.25, 2,154.74 and 410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.25, 2,154.74 and 410.25 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.25 : 2,154.74 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.25/2,154.74 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.25x = 2,154.74 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.25x = 883,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,980.03/1,436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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