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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.55, 2,149.17 and 701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.55, 2,149.17 and 701.27 is: 1,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.55 : 2,149.17 = 701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.55/2,149.17 = 701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.55x = 2,149.17 × 701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.55x = 1,507,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,153.82/1,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.08

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