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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.34, 1,932.38 and 703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.34, 1,932.38 and 703.60 is: 1,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.34 : 1,932.38 = 703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.34/1,932.38 = 703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.34x = 1,932.38 × 703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.34x = 1,359,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,614.22/1,288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.33

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