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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.56, 1,553.33 and 709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.56, 1,553.33 and 709.94 is: 1,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.56 : 1,553.33 = 709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.56/1,553.33 = 709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.56x = 1,553.33 × 709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.56x = 1,102,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,765.11/1,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.90

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