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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.22, 2,156.13 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.22, 2,156.13 and 463.40 is: 695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.22 : 2,156.13 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.22/2,156.13 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.22x = 2,156.13 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.22x = 999,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,150.64/1,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.20

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