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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.72, 1,551.78 and 709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.72, 1,551.78 and 709.92 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.72 : 1,551.78 = 709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.72/1,551.78 = 709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.72x = 1,551.78 × 709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.72x = 1,101,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,639.66/1,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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