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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.32, 1,926.36 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.32, 1,926.36 and 707.52 is: 1,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.32 : 1,926.36 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.32/1,926.36 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.32x = 1,926.36 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.32x = 1,362,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,938.23/1,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.39

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