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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.52, 2,155.30 and 706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.52, 2,155.30 and 706.61 is: 1,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.52 : 2,155.30 = 706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.52/2,155.30 = 706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.52x = 2,155.30 × 706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.52x = 1,522,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,956.53/1,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.17

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