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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.36, 2,155.50 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.36, 2,155.50 and 707.20 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.36 : 2,155.50 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.36/2,155.50 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.36x = 2,155.50 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.36x = 1,524,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,369.60/1,438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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