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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.39, 2,154.92 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.39, 2,154.92 and 462.46 is: 693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.39 : 2,154.92 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.39/2,154.92 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.39x = 2,154.92 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.39x = 996,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,554.68/1,436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.79

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