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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.97, 2,155.61 and 396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.97, 2,155.61 and 396.98 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.97 : 2,155.61 = 396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.97/2,155.61 = 396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.97x = 2,155.61 × 396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.97x = 855,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,744.48/1,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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