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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.74, 2,156.16 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.74, 2,156.16 and 463.64 is: 695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.74 : 2,156.16 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.74/2,156.16 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.74x = 2,156.16 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.74x = 999,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,682.02/1,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.31

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