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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.26, 2,215.90 and 705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.26, 2,215.90 and 705.42 is: 1,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.26 : 2,215.90 = 705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.26/2,215.90 = 705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.26x = 2,215.90 × 705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.26x = 1,563,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,140.18/1,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.13

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