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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.71, 1,553.57 and 710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.71, 1,553.57 and 710.09 is: 1,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.71 : 1,553.57 = 710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.71/1,553.57 = 710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.71x = 1,553.57 × 710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.71x = 1,103,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,176.63/1,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.14

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