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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.50, 2,167.98 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.50, 2,167.98 and 713.80 is: 1,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.50 : 2,167.98 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.50/2,167.98 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.50x = 2,167.98 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.50x = 1,547,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,504.12/1,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.57

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