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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.01, 2,157.24 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.01, 2,157.24 and 707.66 is: 1,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.01 : 2,157.24 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.01/2,157.24 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.01x = 2,157.24 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.01x = 1,526,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,581.67/1,438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.60

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