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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.93, 2,155.12 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.93, 2,155.12 and 706.04 is: 1,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.93 : 2,155.12 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.93/2,155.12 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.93x = 2,155.12 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.93x = 1,521,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,588.38/1,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.92

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