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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.70, 2,163.39 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.70, 2,163.39 and 711.98 is: 1,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.70 : 2,163.39 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.70/2,163.39 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.70x = 2,163.39 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.70x = 1,540,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,290.41/1,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.64

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