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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.78, 2,155.37 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.78, 2,155.37 and 462.75 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.78 : 2,155.37 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.78/2,155.37 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.78x = 2,155.37 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.78x = 997,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,395.15/1,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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