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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.88, 1,929.44 and 708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.88, 1,929.44 and 708.16 is: 1,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.88 : 1,929.44 = 708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.88/1,929.44 = 708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.88x = 1,929.44 × 708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.88x = 1,366,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,352.23/1,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.41

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