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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.36, 1,983.31 and 1,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.36, 1,983.31 and 1,155.69 is: 1,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.36 : 1,983.31 = 1,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.36/1,983.31 = 1,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.36x = 1,983.31 × 1,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.36x = 2,292,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,088.64/1,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.77

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