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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.62, 2,159.07 and 706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.62, 2,159.07 and 706.71 is: 1,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.62 : 2,159.07 = 706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.62/2,159.07 = 706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.62x = 2,159.07 × 706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.62x = 1,525,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,829.66/1,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.10

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