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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.44, 2,154.67 and 570.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.44, 2,154.67 and 570.75 is: 856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.44 : 2,154.67 = 570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.44/2,154.67 = 570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.44x = 2,154.67 × 570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.44x = 1,229,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,777.90/1,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.13

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