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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.39, 2,160.19 and 707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.39, 2,160.19 and 707.48 is: 1,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.39 : 2,160.19 = 707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.39/2,160.19 = 707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.39x = 2,160.19 × 707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.39x = 1,528,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,285.43/1,437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.24

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