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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.40, 2,156.31 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.40, 2,156.31 and 463.38 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.40 : 2,156.31 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.40/2,156.31 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.40x = 2,156.31 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.40x = 999,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,177.83/1,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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