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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.47, 2,161.81 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.47, 2,161.81 and 708.56 is: 1,064.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.47 : 2,161.81 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.47/2,161.81 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.47x = 2,161.81 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.47x = 1,531,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,759.51/1,438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.85

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