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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.91, 2,171.05 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.91, 2,171.05 and 707.43 is: 1,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.91 : 2,171.05 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.91/2,171.05 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.91x = 2,171.05 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.91x = 1,535,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,876.25/1,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.48

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