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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.65, 2,155.65 and 706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.65, 2,155.65 and 706.75 is: 1,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.65 : 2,155.65 = 706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.65/2,155.65 = 706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.65x = 2,155.65 × 706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.65x = 1,523,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,505.64/1,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.46

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