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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.41, 2,152.07 and 705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.41, 2,152.07 and 705.50 is: 1,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.41 : 2,152.07 = 705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.41/2,152.07 = 705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.41x = 2,152.07 × 705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.41x = 1,518,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,281.81/1,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.73

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