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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.04, 2,155.08 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.04, 2,155.08 and 462.93 is: 694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.04 : 2,155.08 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.04/2,155.08 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.04x = 2,155.08 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.04x = 997,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,651.18/1,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.24

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