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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.10, 2,170.73 and 707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.10, 2,170.73 and 707.39 is: 1,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.10 : 2,170.73 = 707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.10/2,170.73 = 707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.10x = 2,170.73 × 707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.10x = 1,535,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,552.69/1,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.12

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