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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.60, 1,553.40 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.60, 1,553.40 and 710.88 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.60 : 1,553.40 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.60/1,553.40 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.60x = 1,553.40 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.60x = 1,104,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,280.99/1,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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