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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.74, 2,155.08 and 819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.74, 2,155.08 and 819.13 is: 1,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.74 : 2,155.08 = 819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.74/2,155.08 = 819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.74x = 2,155.08 × 819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.74x = 1,765,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,290.68/1,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.68

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