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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.76, 2,155.40 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.76, 2,155.40 and 667.28 is: 1,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.76 : 2,155.40 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.76/2,155.40 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.76x = 2,155.40 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.76x = 1,438,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,255.31/1,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.04

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