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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.76, 2,154.67 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.76, 2,154.67 and 462.63 is: 693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.76 : 2,154.67 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.76/2,154.67 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.76x = 2,154.67 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.76x = 996,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,814.98/1,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.79

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