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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.88, 2,155.50 and 462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.88, 2,155.50 and 462.84 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.88 : 2,155.50 = 462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.88/2,155.50 = 462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.88x = 2,155.50 × 462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.88x = 997,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,651.62/1,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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