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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.40, 2,151.90 and 740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.40, 2,151.90 and 740.70 is: 1,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.40 : 2,151.90 = 740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.40/2,151.90 = 740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.40x = 2,151.90 × 740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.40x = 1,593,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,912.33/1,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.66

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