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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.76, 2,152.50 and 704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.76, 2,152.50 and 704.68 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.76 : 2,152.50 = 704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.76/2,152.50 = 704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.76x = 2,152.50 × 704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.76x = 1,516,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,823.70/1,434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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