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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.82, 2,157.39 and 572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.82, 2,157.39 and 572.82 is: 860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.82 : 2,157.39 = 572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.82/2,157.39 = 572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.82x = 2,157.39 × 572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.82x = 1,235,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,796.14/1,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.09

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