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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.14, 2,706.21 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.14, 2,706.21 and 436.14 is: 654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.14 : 2,706.21 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.14/2,706.21 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.14x = 2,706.21 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.14x = 1,180,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,286.43/1,804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.21

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