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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.03, 1,931.85 and 704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.03, 1,931.85 and 704.29 is: 1,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.03 : 1,931.85 = 704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.03/1,931.85 = 704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.03x = 1,931.85 × 704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.03x = 1,360,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,582.64/1,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.51

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