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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.86, 2,151.66 and 1,205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.86, 2,151.66 and 1,205.14 is: 1,804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.86 : 2,151.66 = 1,205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.86/2,151.66 = 1,205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.86x = 2,151.66 × 1,205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.86x = 2,593,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,051.53/1,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.67

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