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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.89, 2,100.31 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.89, 2,100.31 and 707.24 is: 1,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.89 : 2,100.31 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.89/2,100.31 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.89x = 2,100.31 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.89x = 1,485,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,423.24/1,400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.34

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