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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.65, 2,154.69 and 615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.65, 2,154.69 and 615.01 is: 922.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.65 : 2,154.69 = 615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.65/2,154.69 = 615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.65x = 2,154.69 × 615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.65x = 1,325,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,155.90/1,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.39

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