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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.10, 1,932.42 and 710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.10, 1,932.42 and 710.76 is: 1,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.10 : 1,932.42 = 710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.10/1,932.42 = 710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.10x = 1,932.42 × 710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.10x = 1,373,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,486.84/1,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.46

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