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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.32, 1,932.48 and 703.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.32, 1,932.48 and 703.91 is: 1,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.32 : 1,932.48 = 703.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.32/1,932.48 = 703.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.32x = 1,932.48 × 703.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.32x = 1,360,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,282.33/1,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.86

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