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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.97, 2,154.12 and 705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.97, 2,154.12 and 705.34 is: 1,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.97 : 2,154.12 = 705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.97/2,154.12 = 705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.97x = 2,154.12 × 705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.97x = 1,519,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,387.00/1,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.62

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