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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.15, 2,098.66 and 707.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.15, 2,098.66 and 707.45 is: 1,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.15 : 2,098.66 = 707.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.15/2,098.66 = 707.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.15x = 2,098.66 × 707.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.15x = 1,484,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,697.02/1,400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.38

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