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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.07, 2,163.01 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.07, 2,163.01 and 711 is: 1,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.07 : 2,163.01 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.07/2,163.01 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.07x = 2,163.01 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.07x = 1,537,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,900.11/1,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.45

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