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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.55, 2,156.84 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.55, 2,156.84 and 707.64 is: 1,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.55 : 2,156.84 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.55/2,156.84 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.55x = 2,156.84 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.55x = 1,526,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,255.47/1,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.71

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