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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.52, 2,171.21 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.52, 2,171.21 and 706.56 is: 1,059.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.52 : 2,171.21 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.52/2,171.21 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.52x = 2,171.21 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.52x = 1,534,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,086.60/1,448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.07

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