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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.81, 2,154.47 and 742.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.81, 2,154.47 and 742.41 is: 1,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.81 : 2,154.47 = 742.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.81/2,154.47 = 742.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.81x = 2,154.47 × 742.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.81x = 1,599,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,496.36/1,436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.23

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