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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.85, 2,155.29 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.85, 2,155.29 and 614.61 is: 921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.85 : 2,155.29 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.85/2,155.29 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.85x = 2,155.29 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.85x = 1,324,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,662.79/1,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.92

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