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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.35, 2,162.64 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.35, 2,162.64 and 710.94 is: 1,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.35 : 2,162.64 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.35/2,162.64 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.35x = 2,162.64 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.35x = 1,537,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,507.28/1,441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.71

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