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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.44, 2,230.43 and 707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.44, 2,230.43 and 707.33 is: 1,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.44 : 2,230.43 = 707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.44/2,230.43 = 707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.44x = 2,230.43 × 707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.44x = 1,577,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,635.36/1,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.35

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