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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.64, 2,153.20 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.64, 2,153.20 and 614 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.64 : 2,153.20 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.64/2,153.20 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.64x = 2,153.20 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.64x = 1,322,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,064.80/1,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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