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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.46, 2,153.82 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.46, 2,153.82 and 705.12 is: 1,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.46 : 2,153.82 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.46/2,153.82 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.46x = 2,153.82 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.46x = 1,518,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,701.56/1,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.25

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