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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.65, 1,932.03 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.65, 1,932.03 and 701.10 is: 1,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.65 : 1,932.03 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.65/1,932.03 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.65x = 1,932.03 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.65x = 1,354,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,546.23/1,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.59

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