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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.73, 2,156.80 and 707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.73, 2,156.80 and 707.35 is: 1,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.73 : 2,156.80 = 707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.73/2,156.80 = 707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.73x = 2,156.80 × 707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.73x = 1,525,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,612.48/1,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.13

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