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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.96, 2,157.36 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.96, 2,157.36 and 464.04 is: 696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.96 : 2,157.36 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.96/2,157.36 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.96x = 2,157.36 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.96x = 1,001,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,101.33/1,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.20

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