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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.33, 2,151.09 and 706.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.33, 2,151.09 and 706.11 is: 1,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.33 : 2,151.09 = 706.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.33/2,151.09 = 706.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.33x = 2,151.09 × 706.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.33x = 1,518,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,906.16/1,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.49

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