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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.06, 2,155.10 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.06, 2,155.10 and 462.94 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.06 : 2,155.10 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.06/2,155.10 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.06x = 2,155.10 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.06x = 997,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,681.99/1,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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