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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.41, 2,154.62 and 786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.41, 2,154.62 and 786.79 is: 1,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.41 : 2,154.62 = 786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.41/2,154.62 = 786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.41x = 2,154.62 × 786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.41x = 1,695,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,233.47/1,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.19

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