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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.89, 2,155.76 and 743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.89, 2,155.76 and 743.63 is: 1,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.89 : 2,155.76 = 743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.89/2,155.76 = 743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.89x = 2,155.76 × 743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.89x = 1,603,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,084.09/1,437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.89

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