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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.40, 2,154.60 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.40, 2,154.60 and 462.42 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.40 : 2,154.60 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.40/2,154.60 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.40x = 2,154.60 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.40x = 996,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,330.13/1,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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