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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.31, 2,229.41 and 706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.31, 2,229.41 and 706.87 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.31 : 2,229.41 = 706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.31/2,229.41 = 706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.31x = 2,229.41 × 706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.31x = 1,575,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,903.05/1,486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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