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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.32, 2,154.78 and 570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.32, 2,154.78 and 570.70 is: 856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.32 : 2,154.78 = 570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.32/2,154.78 = 570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.32x = 2,154.78 × 570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.32x = 1,229,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,732.95/1,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.17

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