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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.29, 2,155.49 and 707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.29, 2,155.49 and 707.38 is: 1,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.29 : 2,155.49 = 707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.29/2,155.49 = 707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.29x = 2,155.49 × 707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.29x = 1,524,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,754.38/1,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.85

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