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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.74, 2,155.03 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.74, 2,155.03 and 396.75 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.74 : 2,155.03 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.74/2,155.03 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.74x = 2,155.03 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.74x = 855,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,008.15/1,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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