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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.54, 2,156.40 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.54, 2,156.40 and 463.68 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.54 : 2,156.40 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.54/2,156.40 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.54x = 2,156.40 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.54x = 999,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,879.55/1,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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