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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.70, 2,148.15 and 701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.70, 2,148.15 and 701.70 is: 1,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.70 : 2,148.15 = 701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.70/2,148.15 = 701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.70x = 2,148.15 × 701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.70x = 1,507,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,356.86/1,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.38

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