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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.61, 2,156.37 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.61, 2,156.37 and 397.67 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.61 : 2,156.37 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.61/2,156.37 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.61x = 2,156.37 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.61x = 857,521.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,521.67/1,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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