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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.82, 1,927.11 and 708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.82, 1,927.11 and 708.02 is: 1,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.82 : 1,927.11 = 708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.82/1,927.11 = 708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.82x = 1,927.11 × 708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.82x = 1,364,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,432.42/1,285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.14

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