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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.81, 2,157.62 and 1,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.81, 2,157.62 and 1,255.77 is: 1,885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.81 : 2,157.62 = 1,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.81/2,157.62 = 1,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.81x = 2,157.62 × 1,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.81x = 2,709,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,468.19/1,436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.76

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