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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.97, 2,152.62 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.97, 2,152.62 and 704.34 is: 1,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.97 : 2,152.62 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.97/2,152.62 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.97x = 2,152.62 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.97x = 1,516,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,176.37/1,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.12

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