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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.25, 2,168.53 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.25, 2,168.53 and 704.45 is: 1,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.25 : 2,168.53 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.25/2,168.53 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.25x = 2,168.53 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.25x = 1,527,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,628.58/1,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.00

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