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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.04, 1,928.10 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.04, 1,928.10 and 707.24 is: 1,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.04 : 1,928.10 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.04/1,928.10 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.04x = 1,928.10 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.04x = 1,363,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,629.44/1,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.16

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