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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.78, 2,157.45 and 1,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.78, 2,157.45 and 1,004.10 is: 1,506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.78 : 2,157.45 = 1,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.78/2,157.45 = 1,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.78x = 2,157.45 × 1,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.78x = 2,166,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,295.55/1,437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.69

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