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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.55, 2,164.03 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.55, 2,164.03 and 702.20 is: 1,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.55 : 2,164.03 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.55/2,164.03 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.55x = 2,164.03 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.55x = 1,519,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,581.87/1,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.40

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