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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.31, 2,154.48 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.31, 2,154.48 and 570.62 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.31 : 2,154.48 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.31/2,154.48 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.31x = 2,154.48 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.31x = 1,229,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,386.52/1,436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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