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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.45, 2,154.27 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.45, 2,154.27 and 396.20 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.45 : 2,154.27 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.45/2,154.27 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.45x = 2,154.27 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.45x = 853,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,527.16/1,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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