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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.32, 2,100.80 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.32, 2,100.80 and 706.73 is: 1,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.32 : 2,100.80 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.32/2,100.80 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.32x = 2,100.80 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.32x = 1,484,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,689.65/1,400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.25

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