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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.72, 1,930.56 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.72, 1,930.56 and 709.44 is: 1,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.72 : 1,930.56 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.72/1,930.56 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.72x = 1,930.56 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.72x = 1,369,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,616.49/1,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.42

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