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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.32, 2,155.76 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.32, 2,155.76 and 463.32 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.32 : 2,155.76 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.32/2,155.76 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.32x = 2,155.76 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.32x = 998,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,806.72/1,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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