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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.35, 2,155.56 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.35, 2,155.56 and 463.22 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.35 : 2,155.56 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.35/2,155.56 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.35x = 2,155.56 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.35x = 998,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,496.68/1,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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