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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.70, 2,152.62 and 1,329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.70, 2,152.62 and 1,329.78 is: 1,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.70 : 2,152.62 = 1,329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.70/2,152.62 = 1,329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.70x = 2,152.62 × 1,329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.70x = 2,862,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,511.02/1,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.42

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