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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.88, 2,154.42 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.88, 2,154.42 and 614.70 is: 921.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.88 : 2,154.42 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.88/2,154.42 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.88x = 2,154.42 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.88x = 1,324,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,321.97/1,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.66

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