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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.76, 2,155.14 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.76, 2,155.14 and 396.77 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.76 : 2,155.14 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.76/2,155.14 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.76x = 2,155.14 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.76x = 855,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,094.90/1,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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