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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.53, 2,155.13 and 410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.53, 2,155.13 and 410.53 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.53 : 2,155.13 = 410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.53/2,155.13 = 410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.53x = 2,155.13 × 410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.53x = 884,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,745.52/1,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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