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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.56, 2,156.63 and 707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.56, 2,156.63 and 707.13 is: 1,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.56 : 2,156.63 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.56/2,156.63 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.56x = 2,156.63 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.56x = 1,525,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,014.24/1,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.10

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