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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.73, 2,156.51 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.73, 2,156.51 and 707.06 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.73 : 2,156.51 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.73/2,156.51 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.73x = 2,156.51 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.73x = 1,524,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,789.12/1,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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