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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.95, 2,155.77 and 410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.95, 2,155.77 and 410.95 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.95 : 2,155.77 = 410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.95/2,155.77 = 410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.95x = 2,155.77 × 410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.95x = 885,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,913.68/1,436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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