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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.95, 2,163.23 and 710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.95, 2,163.23 and 710.67 is: 1,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.95 : 2,163.23 = 710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.95/2,163.23 = 710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.95x = 2,163.23 × 710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.95x = 1,537,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,339.11/1,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.15

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