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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.15, 2,148.92 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.15, 2,148.92 and 701.33 is: 1,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.15 : 2,148.92 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.15/2,148.92 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.15x = 2,148.92 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.15x = 1,507,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,098.56/1,432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.34

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