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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.08, 2,155.31 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.08, 2,155.31 and 462.65 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.08 : 2,155.31 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.08/2,155.31 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.08x = 2,155.31 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.08x = 997,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,142.82/1,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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