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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.15, 2,155.82 and 463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.15, 2,155.82 and 463.23 is: 694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.15 : 2,155.82 = 463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.15/2,155.82 = 463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.15x = 2,155.82 × 463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.15x = 998,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,638.18/1,437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.87

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