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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.84, 2,148.69 and 701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.84, 2,148.69 and 701.01 is: 1,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.84 : 2,148.69 = 701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.84/2,148.69 = 701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.84x = 2,148.69 × 701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.84x = 1,506,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,253.18/1,431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.97

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