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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.94, 2,156.91 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.94, 2,156.91 and 464.09 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.94 : 2,156.91 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.94/2,156.91 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.94x = 2,156.91 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.94x = 1,001,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,000.36/1,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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