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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.74, 2,154.63 and 695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.74, 2,154.63 and 695.93 is: 1,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.74 : 2,154.63 = 695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.74/2,154.63 = 695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.74x = 2,154.63 × 695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.74x = 1,499,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,463.49/1,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.66

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