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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.99, 2,157.21 and 707.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.99, 2,157.21 and 707.61 is: 1,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.99 : 2,157.21 = 707.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.99/2,157.21 = 707.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.99x = 2,157.21 × 707.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.99x = 1,526,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,463.37/1,437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.53

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