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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.64, 2,155.74 and 615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.64, 2,155.74 and 615.54 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.64 : 2,155.74 = 615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.64/2,155.74 = 615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.64x = 2,155.74 × 615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.64x = 1,326,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,944.20/1,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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