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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.84, 2,229.51 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.84, 2,229.51 and 706.68 is: 1,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.84 : 2,229.51 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.84/2,229.51 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.84x = 2,229.51 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.84x = 1,575,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,550.13/1,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.66

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