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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.52, 2,156.64 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.52, 2,156.64 and 463.65 is: 695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.52 : 2,156.64 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.52/2,156.64 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.52x = 2,156.64 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.52x = 999,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,926.14/1,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.59

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