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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.67, 2,156.76 and 945.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.67, 2,156.76 and 945.27 is: 1,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.67 : 2,156.76 = 945.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.67/2,156.76 = 945.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.67x = 2,156.76 × 945.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.67x = 2,038,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,720.53/1,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.06

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