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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.74, 2,156.30 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.74, 2,156.30 and 397.46 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.74 : 2,156.30 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.74/2,156.30 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.74x = 2,156.30 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.74x = 857,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,043.00/1,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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