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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.97, 2,100.24 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.97, 2,100.24 and 707.06 is: 1,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.97 : 2,100.24 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.97/2,100.24 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.97x = 2,100.24 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.97x = 1,484,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,995.69/1,400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.98

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